Question

After Ricardo received his allowance for the week, he went to the mall with some friends. He spent half of his allowance on a new paperback book. Then he bought himself a snack for $1.25. When he arrived home, he had $5.00 left. How much was his allowance?

Answer 1

lets work backwards, he had $5 after it all, and spent $1.25 on a snack, so we add that to the remainder, which is $6.25. then he spent half of that on whatever stuff he likes, so add $6.25 and $6.25, which is $12.50

Answer 2

$12.50

Explanation:

We have to find value of his allowance

Let Ricardo received allowance =x

He spent his allowance on anew paperback book=
`(x)/(2)`

He spent money on snacks=$1.25

He had money left=$5.00

According to question

`(x)/(2)+1.25+5=x`

`6.25=x-(x)/(2)`

`6.25=(2x-x)/(2)`

`(x)/(2)=6.25`

`x=6.25* 2`

`x=12.50`

Hence, Ricardo received his allowance for the week =$12.50