Question

After Ricardo received his allowance for the week, he went to the mall with some friends. He spent half of his allowance on a new paperback book. Then he bought himself a snack for $1.25. When he arrived home, he had $5.00 left. How much was his allowance?

Answer 1

Lets work backwards, he had $5 after it all, and spent $1.25 on a snack, so we add that to the remainder, which is $6.25. then he spent half of that on whatever stuff he likes, so add $6.25 and $6.25, which is $12.50

Answer 2

Answer:

$12.50

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to find value of his allowance

Let Ricardo received allowance =x

He spent his allowance on anew paperback book=$\frac{x}{2}$

He spent money on snacks=$1.25

He had money left=$5.00

According to question

$\frac{x}{2}+1.25+5=x$

$6.25=x-\frac{x}{2}$

$6.25=\frac{2x-x}{2}$

$\frac{x}{2}=6.25$

$x=6.25\times 2$

$x=12.50$

Hence, Ricardo received his allowance for the week =$12.50