The total number of employees in a company is 450, and each employee earns $2000 per month. If the company laid off 1/3 of its employees due to tough economic times, calculate the total amount of money the company paid to the remaining employees. Give the rationale and then the answer.
Let's think step by step. 1 / 3 of the employees were laid off, that is 1 / 3 * 450 = 150 employees. There were 450 - 150 = 300 employees remaining. If the company was paying each person $2000, the total amount of money paid to the remaining employees is 300 * 2000 = $600000.. The answer is: 600000.

One hundred people attended a party. Fifty percent of the attendees are women, thirty-five percent of them are men, and the rest are children. How many children attended the party? Give the rationale and then the answer.
Let's think step by step. Out of 100 attendees, 100 x 50 / 100 = 50 are women. While 100 x 35 / 100 = 35 are men. So there were a total of 50 + 35 = 85 men and women who attended the party. Thus, 100 - 85 = 15 children attended the party.. The answer is: 15.

From March to August, Sam made $460 doing 23 hours of yard work. However, from September to February, Sam was only able to work for 8 hours. If Sam is saving up to buy a video game console that costs $600 and has already spent $340 to fix his car, how many more hours does he need to work before he can buy the video game console? Give the rationale and then the answer.
Let's think step by step. Sam makes $460 / 23 hrs = $20 / hr. From September to February, Sam made 8hrs x $20 / hr = $160. From March to February, Sam made a total of $460 + $160 = $620. After fixing his car, he was left with $620 - $340 = $280. Sam needs another $600 - $280 = $320. Sam needs to work another $320 / $20 / hr = 16 hours.. The answer is: 16.