Solve the problem.
-A hardware store spent $13,290 on print and TV advertising last year. If of that amount was spent on print advertising, how much was spent on TV advertising?
A)$13,290
B)$7,974
C)$5,316
D)$18,606

Question

Solve the problem.
-A hardware store spent $13,290 on print and TV advertising last year. If  of that amount was spent on print advertising, how much was spent on TV advertising?
A)$13,290 
B)$7,974 
C)$5,316 
D)$18,606

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let x be the amount spent on TV advertising.

We know that 1/3 of the total amount was spent on TV advertising, so we can set up an equation:

x + 1/3x = 13290

Combining like terms, we get:

4/3x = 13290

Dividing both sides by 4/3, we get:

x = 9970

Therefore, $9970 was spent on TV advertising. Answer choice B is the closest answer.

Solve the Problem. -A Hardware Store Spent $13,290 on Print and TV Advertising