Hector and Francis spent a total of $47. 50 at the mall. If Hector spent 50% more than Francis, how much did Francis spend at the mall? $19. 00 $23. 50 $28. 50 $31. 67.

19

Step-by-step explanation:

47 total so H+F=47

Francis spent F

Hector spent fifty percent more so F + 50% so 1F + .5F

so Hector spent 1.5F

Make the equation 1F + 1.5F = 47 and solve

simplify like terms 2.5F = 47

divide by 2.5 so F = 18.8 which is about 19

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