SOLUTION: Peter babysits his sister on Monday and Friday. He babysits for his neighbor 40% of the days Monday through Friday. He babysits for his sister and his neighbor on different days. O

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Question 1174077: Peter babysits his sister on Monday and Friday. He babysits for his neighbor 40% of the days Monday through Friday. He babysits for his sister and his neighbor on different days. On the weekend, Peter babysits 50% of the days. How many days does Peter babysit each week?

Answer by ikleyn(52817)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You may use fingers of your hand  (hands)  to complete this assignment on your own.


            Your first step is to read the problem attentively.


If its meaning eludes from your understanding after first reading,
then read it again and again until the idea of the solution will become clear to you.


Good luck  (!)


Happy solving  (!)


Remember that you can use fingers of your hand  (your hands).

Also,  you may use your pen or your pencil to make your marks on a page of paper while you move forward.


Couple of hints to your attention:

    40% of 5 days from Monday to Friday comprise 2 full days.


    Monday and Friday together comprise 2 full days.


    Having these hints, boldly go forward.

Now you are equipped enough with my instructions to complete this problem on your own . . .

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