Question

Bridget's mom offered to pay her $5.00 to clean out the refrigerator and freezer, and if she got it done before dinner time at 6:00pm, she would receive a 20% bonus. Not one to pass up an opportunity, Bridget cleaned the refrigerator and freezer by 5:00pm. What is the total amount Bridget received from her mom?

Answer 1

$6.00

Explanation:

initial pay = $5.00

as she finished cleaning before 6:00pm

bonus = 20% * 5.00

= 20/100 * 5.00

= $1.00

so total pay is 5 + 1

= $6.00

Answer 2

Answer/Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

$5.00

Before 6:00pm = 20% Bonus

Bridget cleaned the refrigerator and freezer by 5:00pm.

To Find:What is the total amount Bridget received from her mom?

Solution: Since Bridget got done before 6:00 pm she get 20% Bonus..

Bonus = 20% * 5.00

= 20/100 * 5.00

= $1.00

Hence, Total amount Bridget received from her mom is 5 + 1= $6.00

Answer: $6.00

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