Pocket money puzzle
Liam gets £5 pocket money every week. He saves £2 each week and spends the rest. After 6 weeks, he buys a book that costs £18. How much money does he have left after buying the book?
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Liam saves £2 each week.
ReplyDeleteIn 6 weeks, he saves:
£2 × 6 = £12
The book costs £18, but Liam only has £12 saved.
So he does not have enough money to buy the book.
Final Answer: He cannot buy the book — he is £6 short.