Bert left the house with N dollars. He spent 1/4 of this at the hardware store, then $8 at the dry cleaners, and then half of what was left at the grocery store. When he got home, he had $10 left in his pocket. What was the value of N? Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) $32	B) $36	C) $52	D) $60	E) $68
started to test answer B   if he had 36, then he spent 9 at hardware store   now he was left with 27$   he spent 8 dollars on cleaning, thus he remained with 19$   he then spent 1/2 of 19, or 9.50,   hence, the only option that can be right is A.   $32NS $32
<result>A</result>
Bert left the house with N dollars. He spent 1/4 of this at the hardware store, then $8 at the dry cleaners, and then half of what was left at the grocery store. When he got home, he had $10 left in his pocket. What was the value of N?