MHB Math Problem: 10000-(2x300+4x700)÷2

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Start date Oct 7, 2020

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To create a math problem based on the expression 10000-(2x300+4x700)÷2, consider a scenario where an individual starts with 10,000 units of currency. They purchase two items priced at 300 each and four items priced at 700 each. The problem can be framed as: "If you have 10,000 dollars and spend on two items costing 300 each and four items costing 700 each, how much money remains?" The solution involves calculating the total expenditure and subtracting it from the initial amount. This type of problem helps illustrate basic arithmetic operations in a real-world context.

Oct 7, 2020

Lola20001

So how can we form a math problem that involves this in it: [ 10000-(2×300+4×700)]÷2... I mean " Anna had 3 apples and John had 4 apples more than Anna " this type of problem, but this one has to be solved as above.

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Oct 7, 2020

Monoxdifly

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Suppose you have an amount of 10000 money in any given currency. If you buy 2 things whose each costs 300 and 4 things whose each costs 700, how much money still left in you?

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