Jim wishes to buy 3 gifts that cost 19 dollars, 9 dollars, and 12 dollars.

Jim wishes to buy 3 gifts that cost 19 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?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

$30

Steps/Work

$19 + $9 + $12 = $40 needed
1/4 x $40 = $10 on hand
$40 - $10 = $30 to earn
correct answer D