SOLUTION: Betty and Kris spent a total of $360 shopping today. If Betty spent $80 more than Kris did, how many dollars did Kris spend?
Sorry, I know this is simple but I get this type of
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Question 847366: Betty and Kris spent a total of $360 shopping today. If Betty spent $80 more than Kris did, how many dollars did Kris spend?
Sorry, I know this is simple but I get this type of word problem wrong every time. Thanks for your help.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b=k+80
b+k=360
k+80+k=360
2k=280
k=140
b=220
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