Colin Tung Kin Chong's answer to Macdaddy's Primary 6 Maths Algebra Singapore question.

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Colin Tung Kin Chong
Colin Tung Kin Chong's answer
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A relatively straightforward question. Where you got confused was how what to equate the amount spent of dinner. Since your allowance is $r and *half* of it was spent on dinner, it would make sense that the amount spent on dinner is $(0.5r). I also included a model version for you to help visualise.