Question: On Tuesday, Max's mom gave him $8 dollars for a hot dog at the Grand Boulevard park. On Wednesday, his mom gave him 5 times as much money as she gave him on Tuesday. On Thursday, his mom gave him $9 more in money than she gave him on Wednesday. How much more money did his mom give him on Thursday than she gave him on Tuesday? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
On Wednesday Max was given 8 * 5 = 40 dollars. On Thursday Max was given 40 + 9 = 49 dollars. Max's mom gave him 49 - 8 = 41 more dollars on Thursday than she gave him on Tuesday. So the answer is 41.