Akeno spent $2985 to furnish his apartment. Lev spent one-third of that amount on his apartment and Ambrocio spent $177 less than Lev. How many dollars more did Akeno spend than the other 2 people combined?
Let's think: Lev = (1 / 3) * 2985 = $995. Ambrocio = 995 - 177 = $818. 2985 - (995 + 818) = $1172. Akeno spent $1172 more than Lev and Ambrocio combined.. The answer is: 1172.

Jack has been driving for the past 9 years. He drives 37,000 miles every four months. How many miles has Jack driven since he started driving?
Let's think: There are 12 / 4 = 3 four month groups in a year. Jack drives 37,000 * 3 = 111,000 miles in a year. Jack has driven 111,000 * 9 = 999,000 miles since he has started driving.. The answer is: 999000.

Sally had 14 fries at lunch. Her friend Mark gave her one-third of his 36 fries at lunch. How many fries did Sally have for lunch after that?
Let's think: Mark gave Sally 36 / 3 = 12 fries. After that Sally has 14 + 12 = 26 fries.. The answer is: 26.

Emmy has a collection of 14 iPods. She loses 6 out of the 14 she had but she still has twice as many as Rosa. How many iPods does Emmy and Rosa have together?
Let's think:
Emmy has 14 - 6 = 8 iPods left. Rosa has 8 / 2 = 4 iPods. Emmy and Rosa have 8 + 4 = 12 iPods together.. The answer is: 12.