Bill went out to buy golf equipment.Bill spent $5 at 1st store, half of what was left + $4 at 2nd store,at 3rd store he spent half of remainder + $3. He then had $5 left to buy golf balls. How mauch ,money did he start out with?
2007-01-11 05:20:02 · 5 answers · asked by lisa g 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
Working backwards...
5+3=8
8x2=16
16+4=20
20x2=40
40+5=45
So he started with $45.
2007-01-11 05:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Its either that you had to put the money he started with and changed the quesiotn to"How much was left?"
OR
Me stupid
2007-01-11 13:26:38 · answer #2 · answered by Wind Chime 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm gonna guess $17.
2007-01-11 13:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by EarthAngel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He started with $45.00.
2007-01-11 13:42:46 · answer #4 · answered by slodana2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one dollar
2007-01-11 13:39:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋