Jack has $43 in his piggy bank. He also gets an allowance of $10 a week. If Jack puts half of his allowance into his piggy bank every week, after 8 weeks how much will Jack have in his piggy bank?
Reason slowly and give your answer.
83
Jack saves $10 / 2 = $5.

00 a week.

Over 8 weeks Jack saves $5.

00 / week x 8 weeks = $40.

00.

In total Jack has $43.

00 + $40.

00 = $83.

00 dollars in his piggy bank.

.

So, the answer is 83