Question

Tom earns ​$40 a week mowing lawns. He spends one eighth of his earnings on lunch and three fourths of his earnings on music. He saves the rest. How many dollars does Tom​ save? Tell how you found the answer.

Answer 1

Tom has saved 5 dollars. You work the problem by multiplying 40 by 1/8. You’ll get five. Then multiply 40 by 3/4 and you’ll get 30. Now add 30 and 5 together and that’s 35. Now subtract 35 from 40.