Question

Shirley decides to buy a weekly train pass for $25 instead of paying $3.25 each way.

She takes the train to work and back home again for 5 days. How much money does
she save with the weekly pass?

Answer 1

75 cents or $0.75

Explanation:

1. We see that Shirley takes the train to work and back home. This means she takes the train twice a day. We also see that she uses the train five times a week. So step 1, multiple 5 and 2.

5x2 = 10

2. She pays $25 for a weekly train pass. Divide 25 and 10.

25/10 = 2.5

3. Now, we compare how much money she saved. Subtract 3.25 and 2.5.

3.25-2.5 = 0.75

4. This means she saved 75 cents by purchasing the weekly pass.