Question

Mary and Tom bought a gift for their

mother for Mother's Day. Tom paid $28.00,
and Mary paid $12.00. If they wanted to
share the cost of the gift equally, how
much money does Mary owe Tom?
$

Answer 1

$8

Explanation:

Mary and Tom bought a gift for their mother for Mother's Day. Tom paid $28.00, and Mary paid $12.00. If they wanted to share the cost of the gift equally, how much money does Mary owe Tom?

total paid: 28 + 12 = $40

if they split equally: $40/2 = $20 each

because Mary only paid $12 she owes Tom: 20-12 = $8