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5. Which of the following is a good strategy to solve this problem?

"Jane has saved $240 to spend on gifts this year. She is planning to spend $96.00 on gifts for her parents, $18.00 on gifts for each of her two brothers, and $44.00 on gifts for her grandmother. How much money will she have left after buying the gifts?"
A. draw a picture
B. make a list
C. write an equation
D. any of these would work

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Answer: C is the best as choice A is just plain out wrong.

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Answer:

C. or D.

Explanation:

It depends on the person to be honest, however in this situation an equation is the best route.

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