Murrill Riddle Question

Question

Christine bought a book for $10 and then spent half her remaining money on a train ticket. She then bought lunch for $4 and spent half her remaining money at a bazaar. She left the bazaar with $8. How much money did she start with?

Answer 1

she started with $50

she spent $10 on a book, leaving $40

then she spent half on a train ticket, leaving $20

then she spent $4 on lunch, leaving $16

then she spent half at the bizaar, leaving $8

Christie started with $50, ending with $8

x-10 -(x-10)/2 - 4 - [(x-10)/2-4]/2 = 8

x-10-x/2+5 -4-x/4+10/4+2 = 8

x/4 =12 1/2

x = 4(12.5) = 50

x=50