Veronica gave 20% of her money to Bill. She used 50% of the remaining money to buy books.

If Veronica gave $35 to Bill, she spent $

a) 70

b) 87.50

c) 180

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Eva Cooley

22 March, 20:40

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Brendon Conway · Answer 1

35 is the 20% so you multiply 35x5=175. 175 is the whole thing so you minus 175-35=140 which is the remaining money so half of that is 70

Veronica gave 20% of her money to Bill. She used 50% of the remaining money to buy books.If Veronica gave $35 to Bill, she spent $a) 70b) 87.50c) 180