Question

Heather wants to buy a new tent. she so far has saved $23 and her parents have told her that any remaining money she saves they will match. if the tent costs $156 how much money does she need to save? a $66.50 b $78 c $133 d $156

Answer 1

A $66.50

First take the money she already has from the total.
156-23=133

Then divide this by two. She only needs to save half of this as her parents will match the half she saves.
133÷2=66.5
$66.50