Molly's family has $3,000 set aside for an upcoming vacation. The family plans to spend 3/5 of this amount on gasoline for the drive and motel rooms along the way and

Question

1/2 of the remainder on meals. How much does Molly's family plan to spend on meals?

A.
$600

B.
$900

C.
$1,200

D.
$1,500

Answer 1

First, we need to find 3/5 of $3,000 for the gasoline and motel rooms.

3/5 * $3,000 = $1,800

Then we need to find 1/2 of the remainder for the meals.

$1,800 / 2 = $900

Therefore, Molly's family plans to spend $900 on meals. Answer: \boxed{\text{(B)}\ $900}.