Bhu had $48, but received $100 as a birthday gift and used the money to pay off her debt. She spent half of the money on a gift for herself. Which expression BEST represents the number of dollars Bhu has left?

Question

Bhu had $48, but received $100 as a birthday gift and used the money to pay off her debt. She spent half of the money on a gift for herself. Which expression BEST represents the number of dollars Bhu has left?
a.(-48+100)÷2
b.(48+100)÷2
c.-48+100÷2
d.2(48+-100)

Anonymous · Answer

( 48 + 100 ) - 1 / 2 ( 48 + 100 ) = ( 48 + 100 ) / 2