Bert left the house with N dollars. He spent 1/4 of this at the hardware store, then $9 at the dry cleaners, and then half of what was left at the grocery store. When he got home, he had $15 left in his pocket. What was the value of N?  Choose the correct choice from the following choices
A) $36	B) $44	C) $52	D) $60	E) $68
started to test answer C   if he had 52, then he spent 13 at hardware store   now he was left with 39$   he spent 9 dollars on cleaning, thus he remained with 30$   he then spent 1/2 of 30, or 15, and was left with 15.   hence, the only option that can be right is $52.
<result>C</result>
Bert left the house with N dollars. He spent 1/4 of this at the hardware store, then $9 at the dry cleaners, and then half of what was left at the grocery store. When he got home, he had $15 left in his pocket. What was the value of N?