Question

Ava and Sara both started getting an allowance 12 weeks ago, and they haven't spent a cent! They get $1 for each year of their age. Sara is 8 and gets $8 per week. Ava has $24 more than Sara. How old is Ava?

Answer 1

Ava is 10 years old

Explanation:

Sara is 8

Sara=$8 per week for 12 weeks

$8×12 weeks=$96

Ava has $24 more than Sara

x*12=96$+$24

12x=120

x=120/12

x=10

Ava's age is 10