Better Deal

At the beginning of the story, what does Marco predict?

• Hector will not earn enough to buy the shoes.

• Hector will wear the shoes on the first day of school.

• Hector will change his mind about wanting the shoes.

• Hector will ask Marco for help buying the shoes.

Why is Hector able to get the shoes?

• because he earns more than $300

• because the shoes go on sale

• because his mom pays for them

• because loses the bet

Why does Marco leave money on the table at the diner?

• He forgets to take his change.

• He owes the money to Hector.

• It is a gift for Hector's mom.

• It is a tip for the server.

an event in a store where items cost less than normal

• diner

• garage

• sale

• tip

a part of something equal to one-hundredth

• diner

• garage

• percent

• tip

a place that repairs cars

• diner

• garage

• sale

• tip

small, inexpensive restaurant that is open all day

• diner

• garage

• sale

• tip

money given to a server for their work; this money is in addition to the bill

• diner

• garage

• percent

• tip

Something that is cost-effective saves or makes a lot of money in comparison with the costs involved.

• True

• False

I bought these earbuds last week on an ____________ (not planned).