Math Word Problem Help

Question

Mr Tan spent 0.15 of his savings to renovate his house and 0.33 of his savings to buy a car.After that he had $104 000 left.How much more did he spent on the car than on the renovation of his house?.

 

Answer 1

We had an initial amount of savings S

From this we deduct 15% and 33% leaving $104,000

 

S - .15S - .33S = 104000

 

.52S = 104000

 

S = 104,000/.52 = 200,000

 

Mr.Tan started with $200,000 in savings

 

On the house he spent 15% = .15(200,000) = $30,000

On the car he spent 33% = .33(200,000) = $66,000

 

Mr. Tan spent $36,000 more on the car than on the home renovation.

 

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Seems a little backwards to me.  Wish I could spend $66,000 on a car.....   sigh.... lol