
Answer:
Let's break down the transactions:
1. Your parents gave you $250 each, so you received a total of $500.
2. You bought a phone for $450, leaving you with $50.
3. You gave your friend $30, leaving you with $20.
4. You gave $10 each to your parents, leaving you with $0.
5. Your friend gave you back $30, bringing your total to $30.
6. Your parents want $240 each, which totals $480.
Let's check the math:
- Original amount from parents: $250 + $250 = $500
- Phone cost: $500 - $450 = $50
- After giving $30 to your friend: $50 - $30 = $20
- After giving $10 each to your parents: $20 - $10 - $10 = $0
- After your friend returned $30: $0 + $30 = $30
Now, let's revisit the calculation with the return of $30 from your friend:
- Total from parents: $250 + $250 = $500
- Total remaining after phone purchase: $500 - $450 = $50
- After giving $30 to your friend: $50 - $30 = $20
- After giving $10 each to your parents: $20 - $10 - $10 = $0
- After your friend returned $30: $0 + $30 = $30
In both scenarios, your total should be $30 after your friend returns the money. There doesn't seem to be an extra $10 in either calculation. It seems like everything adds up correctly.