Question7. Ellen's dad spends $\$ 5$ a week on newspapers. a) How much less newspaper money will he have 8 weeks from now?

Studdy Solution
Interpret the problem's phrase "how much less newspaper money" to mean the total spent over the period.
Since Ellen's dad will have spent $\$40$ on newspapers over 8 weeks, this is the amount of money that will be "less" from his funds due to newspaper expenses.
Solution: Ellen's dad will have $\$40$ less newspaper money 8 weeks from now.