Solve the word problem.

Tom plans to mow today to earn some extra money. He estimates that he will spend $1.80 on fuel and $3.45 on lunch. He will charge $11.50 to mow the lawn. what will be his profit for mowing the lawn?

a) $5.25

b) $6.25

c) $9.85

d) $16.75

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Skye Lawrence

26 May, 13:30

Solve the word problem.

Tom plans to mow today to earn some extra money. He estimates that he will spend $1.80 on fuel and $3.45 on lunch. He will charge $11.50 to mow the lawn. what will be his profit for mowing the lawn?

a) $5.25

b) $6.25

c) $9.85

d) $16.75

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Keely Rasmussen · Answer 1

You want to use this equation:

11.50-1.80-3.45=y, where y is his profit.

Since he spends 3.45 and 1.80, we're subtracting it, but he will gain 11.50 to mow the lawn.

Therefore, the answer is $6.25, or b).

Solve the word problem.Tom plans to mow today to earn some extra money. He estimates that he will spend $1.80 on fuel and $3.45 on lunch. He will charge $11.50 to mow the lawn. what will be his profit for mowing the lawn?a) $5.25b) $6.25c) $9.85d) $16.75

Solve the word problem.

Tom plans to mow today to earn some extra money. He estimates that he will spend $1.80 on fuel and $3.45 on lunch. He will charge $11.50 to mow the lawn. what will be his profit for mowing the lawn?

a) $5.25

b) $6.25

c) $9.85

d) $16.75