Question

Marilyn got a birthday check from her grandmother. She spent half of it on a soccer ball, and then earned $20 mowing a neighbors lawn. She now has $38. How much was her birthday check?

Answer 1

$36

Explanation:

38-20=18

2(18)=36

Use the money that's given and reverse the action that was applied on the money.

Check: 36/2= 18

18+20=38

Answer 2

36

Explanation:

38-20=18

18*2=36