Question

Kayla works as a hairdresser. She earned $248.50 in tips in five days. If she earned the same amount each day, about how much did Kayla earn per day? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

She would earn $49.70 per day because $248.50 divided by the number of days (5) would equal $49.70 per day. You can check your work by working backwards. If she earned $49.70 each day for 5 days, she would have $248.50.

Answer 2

Divide the price she earned by the number of days.

248.5 / 5 = 49.7

So Kayla earned $49.70 per day.