Question

Cora charges $20 for each lawn she mows. However, she has to pay her father $12

each day she uses his lawn mower. How much does she earn if she mows 3 lawns in
one day?

Answer 1

$48

Explanation:

Cora earns $20 for each lawn

She gives her father $12 EACH DAY for his lawn mower

In a day, she mows 3 lawns which is worth= 20*3= $60

but since it is in a day, she gives her father $12 for the day from the $60

Therefore, her final earning is, $60-$12= $48