Question

Miguel spends $35 a day for 4 days. He earns $21 a day for 5 days. Does Miguel end up with more or less money than he started with? By how much?

a. Miguel ends up with $35 more than he started with.
b. Miguel ends up with $35 less than he started with.
c. Miguel ends up with $91 more than he started with.
d. Miguel ends up with $91 less than he started with.

Answer 1

b. Miguel ends up with $35 less than he started with

Explanation:

He spends $35 × 4 = $140.

He earns $21 × 5 = $105.

His net increase is $105 -140 = -$35.

Miguel ends up with $35 less than he started with.