Tim spent $24 at the grocery store. This was six dollars less than two times what he spent at the game store. How much did he spend at the game store?
A.
$15
B.
$25
C.
$35
D.
$45

Question

Tim spent $24 at the grocery store. This was six dollars less than two times what he spent at the game store. How much did he spend at the game store? 
A.
$15
B.
$25
C.
$35
D.
$45

superflytyguy · Answer

24 is less than + 6 = 30

30 / 2 = 15

superflytyguy · Answer

24 is almost double what he spent. 30 is twice as much as he usually spends. If $30 is twice is much, divide by 2 to find out exactly how much. 

15 + 15 = 30 

Hope this helps! :)