Question

on Monday Carson earned one dollar. on Tuesday he earned two dollars. on Wednesday he earned three dollars. if this pattern continues on Thursday and Friday, how many dollars will he have earned total in all five days

Answer 1

15 dollars

Explanation:

Monday (1 dollar)

Tuesday (2 dollars)

Wednesday (3 dollars)

Everyday, Carson earn one dollar more.

So Thursday should be 3+1 (which is 4 dollars)

and Friday should be 4+1 (which is 5 dollars)

Total is 1+2+3+4+5 dollars = 15 dollars