Question

Jenny has $2.40 deducted from her monthly allowance every time she forgets to do a chore.

If she forgets three times in one month, what will be the change in Jenny’s total allowance?

Answer 1

Jenny has $2.40 deducted from her monthly allowance every time she forgets to do a chore.

If she forgets three times in one month, what will be the change in Jenny’s total allowance?

answer:

-7.20

Explanation:

Answer 2

-7.20 dollars

Explanation:

She forgot three times, so you do -2.40 x 3 to get the total amount of money Jenny has lost.

Its negative because you are taking it away.