The amount max keeps for spending = 1/2(total allowance - amount he spends on snacks)
total allowance = $17
amount he spends on snacks = $3
Amount he would have for his college fund and spending money. = $17 - $3 = $14
Since he splits the amount equally between his college fund and spending money, the amount he would have for spending can be determined by dividing 14 by 2
