Question

Mr. John spent $\$500$ for electricity on Monday. He spent $\$130$ more than that on Tuesday. How much did he spend on electricity on those two days.

• A. $\$260$
• B. $\$530$
• C. $\$630$
• D. $\$1130$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\$1130$

Money spent for electricity on Monday
$=\$500$

Step 1:
On tuesday, he spent $\$130$ more than he did on Monday

$\therefore$ Money spent for electricity on Tuesday
$=\text{Money spent for electricity on Monday}+\$130$
$=\$500+\$130$
$=\$630$

Step 2: Money spent for electricity on both days
$=\text{Money spent for electricity on Monday}+\text{Money spent for electricity on Tuesday}$
$=\$500+\$630$
$=\$1130$