Question

Ahab spent the day at the mall. First, he bought three tires for $50 each. Later, he returned one tire. After that, he found a five dollar bill. Also,he bought two jackets for $40 each. Write the total change to Ahab's funds as an integer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Step 1 - 3 Tires at $50ea = 3*50 = 150
Total Change to Funds: $150
Step 2 - Returned one tire at $50 =
Total Change to Funds: $150 - $50 = $100

Step 3 - Ahab found a $5 bill

Total Change to Funds: $100-$5 = $95

Step 4 - Purchased (2) Jackets at $40ea = 2*40=$80
Total Change to Funds: $95 + $80 = $175

150-50+5-80 = 175