Question

Jason spent half of his allowance going to the movies. he washed the family car and earned 8 dollars. What is his weekly allowance if he ended up with 11 dollars.

Answer 1

He starts with $6.00

It says he spends 1/2 of his allowance on the movies. 6/2=3

He has $3. Then it says He gained $8.00 for washing the "family" car.

$6.00+$8.00

=$11

Answer=$6.00

Answer 2

$6 dollars because 11-8 = 3, 3x2 =6