Pablo runs a small car washing business in his neighborhood on the weekends. This past weekend, Pablo earned $284. Prior to opening his car wash, he needed to stock up on soap, sponges, and towels which cost him $46. He also had his son help him with the car washing and paid him $25 for his help. What was Pablo’s net income for this past weekend?
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Responses
$284
$284
$213
$213
$259
$259
$238
To find Pablo's net income, we need to subtract his expenses from his earnings.
Earnings: $284
Expenses:
- Cost of supplies: $46
- Payment to son: $25
Net income = Earnings - Expenses
Net income = $284 - $46 - $25
Net income = $213
Therefore, Pablo's net income for the past weekend was $213.