Question

On Monday, Ken spent half of his money on a new game. The next doy he earned $ 12 mowing lawns He now has $32. How much money did Ken hoy before bought the game ?

Answer 1

Answer: 40$

Step-by-step explanation: before the mowing 20$ if half is on the game before game would be 40

Answer 2

He had $ 40 before bought the game.

Explanation:

Let x be the original amount ( in dollars ) contained by Ken,

His spending on game = half of his money =
`(x)/(2)`

So, the remaining money =
`x-(x)/(2)` =
`(x)/(2)`

Now, his earning = $ 12,

Thus, final amount he has = remaining amount + earning

`(x)/(2)+12`

According to the question,

`(x)/(2)+12=32`

`(x)/(12)=20`

`\implies x= 40`

Hence, he had $ 40 before bought the game .