Question

Hailey received some cash for her birthday. She spend $14.48 on a CD and donated $25.00 to charity. She put half of what was left into her savings account. She has $17.76 left. How much did she receive on her birthday?

Answer 1

c- the cash amount that she received on her birthday

c-14.48-25.00 = A   A represents the rest of the amount
A-A:2=17.76  / *2
2A-A=35.52
A=35.52

c-39.48=35.52
c=35.52+39.48
c=$ 75

Answer 2

17.76 (in savings)+ 17.76 (the other half) + 14.48 (the CD) + 25 (charity) = $75