Tony receives $10 a week for his allowance. At the beginning of the month he had $30 in a bank account. He spent $7.50 to buy a movie ticket, $3.25 for popcorn, and $60 on a new video game.

After 4 weeks, how much money did Tony have?

Question

Tony receives $10 a week for his allowance. At the beginning of the month he had $30 in a bank account. He spent $7.50 to buy a movie ticket, $3.25 for popcorn, and $60 on a new video game.

After 4 weeks, how much money did Tony have?

radar · Answer

Forget the spending for now lets figure the total money that Tony could have if he didn't spend.  $30+4($10) = 30 + 40 =$70.  But Tony spent money, he spent
$7.50+$3.25+$60.00=$70.75  The question is how much did Tony.  Bad news, Tony spent more than he had: $70.00-$70.75= $-.75

anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much. You are very smart

radar · Answer

Keep at it, practice will end up making it easier.  No problem