Question

On Monday morning Sergio Pappas had $14.78 in cash. During the week he earned $45.00 for cutting lawns and $35.75 for yard work, and he spent $25.23 on food and $22.12 on gas.

# Problem Solution
a. What were Sergio’s total earnings for the week?
b. What total amount did he have to spend during the week?
c. What was his balance at the end of the week?

Answer 1

A- 95.53 $ B- 47.35 $ C- 48.18 $

Explanation:

Answer 2

A- 95.53 $ B- 47.35 $ C- 48.18 $

Explanation:

1. 45.00+35.75=80.75 (The money Sergio Pappas earned by working.)
2. 80.75+14.78=95.53 (Sergio Pappas money earned by working + initial money.)
3. 25.23+22.12=47.35 (Total money lost by Sergio Pappas.)
4. 95.53-47.35=48.18 (Total money left by Sergio Pappas over the weekend.)

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