Question

Colin wants to set up an aquarium.. He already has a tank, but needs to purchase fish, filters, and plants. If the cost of the fish

is $84.79, the filters usually cost $60.45 but Colin finds them on sale for $44.75, and the cost of the plants is $18.66, determine
how much of Colin's $488.85 savings will be used to set up his aquarium.
a $289.81

Answer 1

340.65

Step-by-step explanation: Add 84.79+44.75+18.66=148.2

148.2-$488.85= 340.65

Answer 2

$148.2

Explanation:

He needs to purchase fish, filters, and plants

Cost of the fish: $84.79

Cost of the filters: $44.75

Cost of the plants: $18.66

Total cost: $84.79 + $44.75 + $18.66 = $148.2

Despite how much Colin saved, he spent $148.2 to set up an aquarium.