Question

four friends went out to lunch. they each started with the same amount of money, and they each spent $8. they ended with a combined total of $40. how much money did each of them have to start.

Answer 1

$18

Step-by-step Step-by-step explanation: divide the $40 between the number of them ($40÷4=$10)

Add the $10 with the $8 they each spent ($10+$8=$18)