Question

Joe buys his son a Gatorade each time his son plays hockey. The Gatorade costs $2.His son usually plays 3 times a week for a half year. How much money can Joe saveif he brings water from home for his son instead of buying Gatorade?

Answer 1

`\begin{gathered} \text{ 1 year has 52 we}eks,\text{ hence} \\ \text{half year has 26 we}eks \\ Number\text{ of plays =(3)(26)} \\ Number\text{ of plays =78} \\ Money=\text{ (\$}2\text{)(78)} \\ Money=\text{ \$156} \\ He\text{ will save \$ 156 } \end{gathered}`