Question

1. During the summer, Matthew and Devan started their own business mowing lawns for people in the Lake fore starting any work, Matthew spends $15 to ill up the gas tank for the lawnmower. The gree that each person will earn the same amount after Matthew is reimbursed the money he spent gas Alter a week of work, the boys earn a total of $243. Matthew filled up the gas tank just once. How much did each boy earn?

Answer 1

$114

Explanation:

After Matthew is reimbursed with gas money there is $243 - 15 = $228 left.

So each boy got 228 / 2 = $114