Question

Solve the word problem .

Tom plans to mow today to earn some extra money . He estimates that he will spend $1.80 on fuel and $3.45 on lunch. He will charge $11.50 to mow the lawn . what will be his profit for mowing the lawn?

a) $5.25
b) $6.25
c) $9.85
d) $16.75

Answer 1

You want to use this equation:
11.50-1.80-3.45=y, where y is his profit.
Since he spends 3.45 and 1.80, we're subtracting it, but he will gain 11.50 to mow the lawn.
Therefore, the answer is $6.25, or b).