Question

Max gets a weekly allowance of $17. He spends $3 each week on snacks. He splits the rest of his allowance into equal amounts for his college fund and spending money. How much money does Max keep for spending money each week? $

Answer 1

$7

Explanation:

The amount max keeps for spending = 1/2(total allowance - amount he spends on snacks)

total allowance = $17

amount he spends on snacks = $3

Amount he would have for his college fund and spending money. = $17 - $3 = $14

Since he splits the amount equally between his college fund and spending money, the amount he would have for spending can be determined by dividing 14 by 2

$14/2 = $7