IXL | Adjust a budget | 5th grade math

This table shows Paul's December budget.

Paul's December budget
Income	Expenses
Shoveling driveways: $40	Gift card for his teacher: $25
Washing windows: $10	Bowling: $25
Recycling: $10	Giving to a children's charity: $20

What could Paul do to balance his budget?

spend $5 less at the bowling alley

decrease spending on a gift card for his teacher to $20

increase income from shoveling driveways by $10

increase income from washing windows to $15

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This table shows Darren's November budget.

What could Darren do to balance his budget?

fold laundry for his mom to earn an extra $5

increase spending on camping gear to $40

tutor to earn an extra $10

decrease spending at Rocky Ledge ski resort to $35

A budget is balanced when the total income equals the total expenses.

Step 1: Find how much money Darren needs to balance his budget.

First, add Darren's sources of income to find his total income.

Next, add Darren's expenses to find his total expenses.

Darren's expenses are more than his income. Subtract to find the difference.

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The difference is $10, so Darren needs an extra $10 to balance his budget.

Step 2: Find the answer choice that gives Darren an extra $10.

Increasing his income by $10 will give Darren the extra money he needs.

So, Darren can balance his budget by tutoring to earn $10.

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