Question

Solve the following question backward. Liza earned some money delivering newspapers. She bought a battery for $1.95, and gave her mother $30. She bought a ring for $7.20, and then spent half of the remaining money on a radio. If Liza has $38.50 left, how much money did she earn delivering newspapers?

Answer 1

\[$38.50 = A - \left(\begin{matrix}1 \\ 2\end{matrix}\right)(A-$7.20-$30-$1.95) - $7.20 - $30 - $1.95\]

Answer 2

A = $116.15

Answer 3

Thanks!

Answer 4

Your welcome. Happy to help!