Question

Marcy wants to buy a new dress that costs $56.77. She has been babysitting to earn the

money to buy the dress. She makes $5.50 per hour babysitting and she babysat a total of 9.5
hours last week. How much more money does Marcy need?

Answer 1

she needs $4.52

Explanation:

(9.5*5.50)+x=56.77

52.25+x=56.77

x=56.77-52.25

x=4.52