Molly's family has $3,000 set aside for an upcoming vacation. The family plans to spend 3/5
of this amount on gasoline for the drive and motel rooms along the way and 1/2
of the remainder on meals. How much does Molly's family plan to spend on meals?
A. 600
B. 900
C. 1,200
D. 1,500
The family plans to spend 3/5 of $3,000 on gasoline and motel rooms, which is (3/5)*$3,000 = $<<3/5*3000=1800>>1800.
The remainder after spending $1800 is $3,000 - $1800 = $<<3000-1800=1200>>1200.
They plan to spend 1/2 of the remainder on meals, which is (1/2)*$1,200 = $<<1/2*1200=600>>600.
Therefore, Molly's family plans to spend $600 on meals. Answer choice A is the correct answer.