The Official Guide For GMAT Quantitative Review, 2ND Edition
Last year, if Elena spent a total of $720 on newspapers, magazines, and books, what amount did she spend on newspapers?
(1) Last year, the amount that Elena spent on magazines was 80 percent of the amount that she spent on books.
(2) Last year, the amount that Elena spent on newspapers was 60 percent of the total amount that she spent on magazines and books.
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Last year, if Elena spent a total of $720 on newspapers, magazines, and books, what amount did she spend on newspapers?
(1) Last year, the amount that Elena spent on magazines was 80 percent of the amount that she spent on books.
(2) Last year, the amount that Elena spent on newspapers was 60 percent of the total amount that she spent on magazines and books.
Data Sufficiency
Question: 33
Category:Arithmetic Percents
Page: 155
Difficulty: 600
Question: 33
Category:Arithmetic Percents
Page: 155
Difficulty: 600
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