Question

Helena had a balance of $14.48 left on a gift card. She bought a muffin each for her, and five of her friends. The cost of each muffin was $1.02.

Helena says she has about $8.50 left on her gift card. Is her statement reasonable?

Answer 1

To find out how much is on her gift card we take off the muffins from the 14.48 on her gift card.

5 * 1.02 = 5.10 she spent on the gift card

14.48 - 5.10 = 9.38 left on her gift card

8.50 is less than 9.38, but I don't think it is unreasonable since she knows she would have that amount on her gift card. Though I would say 9 dollars would be more reasonable.

Answer 2

She actually has 8.36, so I think it's not reasonable to say 8.50, much closer to 8....my opinion