Question

Tracey decides to give $1 to 5 of her close friends everyday she is late for Algebra class. Algebra class meets 3 days a week. Tracey has been late to class everyday for 4 weeks. How much money has she lost?

Answer 1

3 x 4 = 12

12 x 5 = 60 dollars

Answer 2

Tracey has lost $60

Explanation:

>Tracey gives $5 every missed class

>She has missed 12 classes

>5(12) is 60

>Tracey owes $60