Question

George has $15. He would like to know if he has enough money to see a movie ($9.00) and buy a pretzel ($2.65), a drink ($1.35 ), and two veggie cups ($1.74 each). George incorrectly used this numerical expression to decide if he had enough money.

Answer 1

13.48

(Is the answer to the math problem)

Answer 2

He does not have enough money

Explanation:

Step one:

given data

The total money that Goerge has is $15

Expenses to incure

to see a movie ($9.00) and

to buy a pretzel ($2.65),

a drink ($1.35 ), and

two veggie cups ($1.74 each)= 1.74*2= $3.48

Totoal expenses= 9+2.65+1.35+3.48= $16.48

Step two:

The deficit that George will have is 16.48-15= $1.48

Hence he does not have enough money