Question

Steve made $50 raking leaves and $75 mowing lawns he gave 60% of his earnings to his mother how much did Steve give to his mother

Answer 1

Steve gave $75 to his mother.

Explanation:

Steve earned a total of $125. Sixty percent of that went to his mother. Convert 60% into a decimal and multiply:

0.60($125) = $75

Answer 2

Steve gave his mother $75.

Explanation:

Steve earned a total of $125. Sixty percent of that went to his mother. Convert 60% into the equivalent decimal fraction and multiply as indicated:

0.60($125) = $75

Steve gave his mother $75.