Jim wishes to buy 3 gifts that cost 31 dollars, 9 dollars, and 12 dollars.
Jim wishes to buy 3 gifts that cost 31 dollars, 9 dollars, and 12 dollars. He has 1/4 of the money
he needs. How much more money must he earn in order to buy the gifts?
Answer/Solution
$39
Steps/Work
$31 + $9 + $12 = $52 needed
1/4 x $52 = $13 on hand
$52 - $13 = $39 to earn
correct answer A
1/4 x $52 = $13 on hand
$52 - $13 = $39 to earn
correct answer A