Question

Blop gets a weekly allowance of $\$97$. He spends an equal amount of money on food and stationery and the rest on the commute. If he spends $\$17$ on the commute, how much does he spend on food?

• A. $\$80$
• B. $\$40$
• C. $\$47$
• D. $\$20$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\$40$

Total weekly allowance $=\$97$
Amount spent on commute $=\$17$
Amount spent on food and stationery $=\$97-\$17=\$80$

It is given that the amount spent on food and stationery are equal.
Therefore,
Amount spent on food = Amount spent on stationery $=\$80÷2=\$40$
Hence, option b is correct.