Q: A gym charges its members $18 twice a month. If it has 300 members how much does it make a month?
A: Each person is charged 18 * 2 = $36 per month. So they get 36 * 300 = $10,800 per month. The answer is 10800.

Q: The basketball team is practicing their free-throws, making as many as they can in one minute. DeShawn made 12 free-throws, and Kayla made 50% more than DeShawn. If Annieka made 4 fewer than Kayla, how many did Annieka make?
A: Kayla made 12 * 1.50 = 18 free - throws. Annieka made 18 - 4 = 14 free - throws. The answer is 14.

Q: Sophie buys five cupcakes at $2 each, six doughnuts at $1 each, four slices of apple pie at $2 per slice, and fifteen cookies at $0.60 each. How much does she spend in all?
A:
Five cupcakes cost 5 x $2 = $10. Six doughnuts cost 6 x $1 = $6. Four slices of apple pie cost 4 x $2 = $8. And, fifteen cookies cost 15 x $0.60 = $9. Therefore, Sophie spends $10 + $6 + $8 + $ 9 = $33. The answer is 33.