helpingwithmath.com › math-word-problems-moneyMath Money Word Problems Worksheets, Explanation, Operators Step 2: Ask: What is this question asking me to do? (How much money did Spencer make tutoring math?). Step 3: First find ¼ of $240. Since one-fourth (¼) means to divide by 4, you are now dividing by a whole number: $240 ÷ 4 = $60. Step 5: Write the answer. Spencer made $60 tutoring math.