Question

Winnie's allowance in January was $180. She deposited 50% of her allowance in the bank and spent the rest of it. Her allowance was increased by 10% in the following month, but her expenses went up by 15%. How much did she save in February?

Answer 1

January allowance was $180. February allowance was January allowance plus 10% of January allowance. How much is that?

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure 18 is 10% of 180.... So $198?

Answer 3

hmm

Answer 4

yes, 198 is right. now, she spent half of January's allowance of 180, and saved the rest. how much is the rest (which is the amount referred to as her expenses)?

Answer 5

take half of the January allowance, and add 15% to that. this number is the February expenses. Subtract it from the February allowance, and you have the February savings.

Answer 6

Ohhhh! Thank you so much for explaining that!! I got it now