Question

Liam has $250. Then, he and his classmates bought a present for their teacher, evenly splitting the $p cost among the 24 of them.

How much money does Liam have left?
Write your answer as an expression.

Answer 1

$250 - $p/24

Explanation:

Liam has $250

They bought present for the teacher at $p

If 24 share $p, then each pays

$p/24

If Liam pays $p/24, then he will have

$250 - $p/24