Question

Carrie spent  1 /4  of her allowance on a shirt,  1 /3  of her allowance on a skirt, and $8 on a belt. If she spent $22 in all, how much was Carrie’s allowance?

Equation:  1 /4 a + 1 /3 a + 8 = 22

Carrie’s allowance was ______$.

Answer 1

Hi There!

Answer:

$24

Step-by-step explanation:

= 1/4 + 1/3

= 3/12 + 4/12

= 7/12

7/12a + 8 = 22

Subtract 8 to both sides of the equation.

7/12a + 8 - 8 = 22 - 8

Simplify

7/12a = 14

Switch

a = 12/7 * 14

Simplify

a = $24

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Answer 2

Answer:

Carrie’s allowance was $24.

Step-by-step explanation: