Question

Jennifer spent half of her weekly

allowance on candy. To earn more money
her parents let her weed the garden for
$4.38. What is her weekly allowance if
she ended with $14.26?

Answer 1

Answer: Her weekly allowance is $19.76

Step-by-step explanation: Subtract $4.38 from $14.26 because that’s how much she got extra and then multiply that answer by 2 because she only spent half her allowance

Answer 2

She spend half her allowance = $4.94
Her average allowance is = $9.88
Her “bonus” = $4.38