Question

Sam earned $130 last week. Jay earned $150 last week. They combined their money and decided to donate 1/5 of their total amount to help the hurricane victims. They, they spent 30% of the remaining amount at a video game store. Jay claims that they have 50% of their original combined total left. Is Jay's claim correct?

Answer 1

Jay's claim is false. They would have $156.8 left which is 56% of their original combined total.