Question

James gets $6 for his weekly allowance and spends $4 of it. His brother Mike gets $7 for his weekly allowance and spends $3 of it. Their mother's birthday is in 4 weeks. If they spend the same amount each week, how much money can they save together in that time to buy her present? 2 points

Answer 1

Answer:

$24

Step-by-step explanation:

James

Allowance per week = $6

He spends = $4

Balance = $6 - $4 = $2

Mike

Allowance per week = $7

He spends = $3

Balance = $7 - $3 = $4

Their mother's birthday is in 4 weeks

how much money can they save together in that time to buy her present?

James savings per week × 4 weeks

= $2 × 4

= $8

Mike's savings per week × 4 weeks

= $4 × 4

= $16

Total amount James and Mike can save together = $8 + $16

= $24