Question

Ian's monthly allowance is $21. In January he starts saving for a birthday gift in June. Each month he saves of his allowance. The gift he wants to buy costs $110. Will Ian have enough money? Explain.

Answer 1

Ian will have enough money to buy the gift

Explanation:

Step one:

given

monthly allowance= $21

from January to June= 6 months

total savings = 21*6= $126

cost of gift = $110

Step two:

Ian will have enough money to buy the gift

since he saved $126 which is greater than the cost of the gift of $110

he would have a balance of $16