To find out how much Molly's family plans to spend on meals, we first need to calculate how much they will spend on gasoline and motel rooms.
Since they plan to spend of the $3,000 on gasoline and motel rooms, the amount they will spend on meals will be the remaining . So, let's calculate:
Amount for gasoline and motel rooms = $3,000 × = $1,500
Now, the remaining amount for meals can be calculated as follows:
Remaining amount = $3,000 - $1,500 = $1,500
Therefore, Molly's family plans to spend $1,500 on meals.
The answer is D. $1,500.
Molly's family has $3,000 set aside for an upcoming vacation. The family plans to spend
of this amount on gasoline for the drive and motel rooms along the way and
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
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