While traveling to Europe, Phelan exchanged 250 US dollars for euros. He spent 150 euros on his trip. After returning to the United States he converts his money back to US dollars. How much of the original 250 US dollars does Phelan now have?

1 European euro = 1.3687 US dollars

A. 44.70 US dollars
B. 73.06 US dollars
C. 136.87 US dollars
D. 140.41 US dollars

Question

While traveling to Europe, Phelan exchanged 250 US dollars for euros. He spent 150 euros on his trip. After returning to the United States he converts his money back to US dollars. How much of the original 250 US dollars does Phelan now have?

1 European euro = 1.3687 US dollars

A. 44.70 US dollars
B. 73.06 US dollars
C. 136.87 US dollars
D. 140.41 US dollars

solomonzelman · Answer

IS the course actually  1.36  ?

dan815 · Answer

1 US dollar = 1/1.3687 of 1 European dollar

solomonzelman · Answer

If he changed dollars to euro in American Airport, then he got taxed like 30% additionaly

anonymous · Answer

umm???

solomonzelman · Answer

Courses can be different 

For example in America you can get 8 peso for 1$, where as in Argentina you can get 12 or close to 12 peso. (I've just been to Argentina :)   )

anonymous · Answer

im on a timed quiz and i really need help

dan815 · Answer

150 Euros Spent = 150/1.3678 US Dollar
US DOLLA left with
250-150/1.3687=

anonymous · Answer

i got 140.4??

anonymous · Answer

oh! 140.41 then??

dan815 · Answer

looks about right

anonymous · Answer

oh ok thanks :)