Question

Samantha gets paid $18.50 for each soccer game she referees. If she is a referee for 12 games and spends $59.99 for a new pair of cleats, how much money

does she have?

Answer 1

$162.01

Explanation:

amount of money she earns: 12($18.50) = $222

spends $59.99

amount of money after her purchase: $222-$59.99=$162.01

Answer 2

Samantha's earnings from refereeing 12 soccer games would be:

$18.50 x 12 = $222

After spending $59.99 on new cleats, Samantha's total earnings become:

$222 - $59.99 = $162.01