Ravi earns $8 each time he completes a chore. He completes 7 chores this week. His mother then divides his total earnings equally across 9 days. How much does he get per day, and how much is left over as savings?
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Step 1: Find total earnings.
8 × 7 = 56 dollars
Step 2: Divide 56 by 9.
9 × 6 = 54 (largest multiple of 9 that fits inside 56)
Step 3: Remainder = 56 − 54 = 2
Answer: $6 per day with $2 left over as savings.
Check: (9 × 6) + 2 = 54 + 2 = 56 ✓
Correct answer: $6 remainder $2
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