Lizzy's mother gave her 80 cents and her father gave her 40 cents for keeping to her promise. She went to her uncle's and spent 50 cents buying candy for her little cousin. Her uncle gave her another 70 cents. How many cents does she have now?
Thoughts? Step-by-step reasoning:
She got 80 + 40 = 120 cents from her mother and father. She spent 50 cents on candy leaving 120 - 50 = 70 cents. Her uncle gave her an additional 70 cents for a total of 70 + 70 = 140 cents.
Thus, the answer is 140.