teddy is solving the following problem: james earns 400 a week plus 5 in tips
To solve this problem, Teddy needs to calculate James' total earnings in a week. Teddy knows that James earns $400 a week and also receives $5 in tips.
To find the total earnings, Teddy needs to add the weekly salary and the tips.
Total earnings = Salary + Tips
Total earnings = $400 + $5
Total earnings = $405
Therefore, James' total earnings in a week is $405.