Question

solve each problem, showing all work.

1. ryan spent \\$3.25 on lunch every day, monday through friday. if he had \\$20 at the start of the week, how much money did he have left after friday?

Explanation:

Determine the number of days

Find the total number of days from Monday through Friday.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday is 5 days.

Calculate total lunch cost

Using the Multi-step Word Problems and Basic Arithmetic Operations knowledge points

$$ \text{Total Cost} = 5 \times \$3.25 = \$16.25 $$

Calculate remaining money

Using the Multi-step Word Problems and Basic Arithmetic Operations knowledge points

$$ \text{Money Left} = \$20.00 - \$16.25 = \$3.75 $$

Answer:

\(s = \$3.75\)