Question

Tim and Tom are trying to earn money to buy new game system over a three-month period.Tim saved $45.74 each month. If they need a total of $213.54 to buy the game system, how much does Tom need to earn each of the three moms in order to buy the game system?

Answer 1

Tom will need to earn $25.44 each month for three months.

Explanation:

45.74 x 3 = 137.22

213.54 - 137.22 = 76.32

76.32 / 3 = 25.44 each month