Fred's father agreed to pay him 10 cents for every correct math answer, but would fine him 5 cents for every incorrect answer. After working 24 problems, Fred was paid 15 cents by his father. How many of his answers were correct?
Answer:
9...........10X - 5(24-X) = 15
DAY 192
Tom S. Windler had $5.00, but he needed $6 to buy a baseball glove. He went to a pawnshop and pawned his $5 bill for $4. Next he sold his pawn ticket to Jerry for $2. Tom then had enough to buy the glove. Who lost on this deal and how much?
Answer:
DAY 192
Tom S. Windler had $5.00, but he needed $6 to buy a baseball glove. He went to a pawnshop and pawned his $5 bill for $4. Next he sold his pawn ticket to Jerry for $2. Tom then had enough to buy the glove. Who lost on this deal and how much?
Answer:
Jerry lost $1. He had to pay $4 to redeem the $5 bill, and he had already given Tom $2 (not including any service fee which might be charged by the pawnbroker).
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