Question 208508: 2. Jane went to the race course with $70 in her pocket. She bet all $70. In the first four races Jane won $16, lost$12, lost $7, won $5. Overall how much money did Jane win or lose?
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2. Jane went to the race course with $70 in her pocket. She bet all $70. In the first four races Jane won $16, lost$12, lost $7, won $5. Overall how much money did Jane win or lose?
If I understand this clearly, she bet the entire $70 on each race. After betting the entire $70, she won $16, lost $12, lost $7, and then won $5 after the first 4 races. Therefore, after the 4th race, she is ahead by $2, calculated as:
($70 + 16 - 12 - 7 + 5) = 72. Therefore, she won $ ($72 - $70)
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