Question

Last year, Mrs. Carpenter earned a salary of $63,250. She pays a daycare center $385 each week to watch her children while she works. She worked for 49 weeks.

How much money did Mrs. Carpenter earn last year after deducting childcare costs?

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Answer 1

Explanation:

385x 49 = 18865

63250-18865=44385

Answer 2

Answer: $44,385

Step-by-step explanation: First multiply $385 by 49 which equals $18,865, and then subtract $18,865 from $63,250 to get $44,385.