Question

Calvin Butterball earns $400 working at the supermarket to help pay his share of a vacation trip with Phoebe Small's family. To supplement his earnings, Calvin's mother will give him an additional 20% of what he earns and his father will give him an additional 30% of what he earns. a. How much will he get from each parent?

Answer 1

Mother = $80

Father = $120

Explanation:

Given that :

Earning = $400

Amount gotten from mother = 20% of earning

Amount gotten from father = 30% of earning

Amount gotten from each parent :

MOTHER :

0.2 * $400 = $80

FATHER :

0.3 * $400 = $120