Adam earns $2 for every car he washes.
He gets $4 bonus for every 5 cars he washes.
- How much will Adam earn if he washes every 5 cars?
- If Adam wants to earn $22, how many cars must he wash?
- If Adam wants to earn $42, how many cars must he wash?
- If Adam wants to earn $48, how many cars must he wash?
(a)
Amount that Adam will earn for washing every 5 cars
= 2 x 5 + 4
= $14
(b)
Number of sets of $14
= 22 ÷ 14
= 1 r 8
Number of cars in 1 set
= 1 x 5
= 5
Number of extra cars that he has to wash
= 8 ÷ 2
= 4
Total number of cars that Adam must wash
= 5 + 4
= 9
(c)
Number of sets of $14
= 42 ÷ 14
= 3 (Note that there is no remainder.)
Total number of cars that Adam must wash
= 3 x 5
= 15
(d)
If Adam wants to earn $48, how many cars must he wash?
Number of sets of $48
= 48 ÷ 14
= 3 r 6
Number of cars in 5 sets
= 3 x 5
= 15
Number of extra cars that he has to wash
= 6 ÷ 2
= 3
Total number of cars
= 15 + 3
= 18
Answer(s): (a) $14; (b) 9; (c) 15; (d) 18