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You have $175.29 in a savings account. You deposit an additional $48.75.

How much more do you need to save to buy the cell phone?

Price:
$249.99

User Bret Copeland
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2 Answers

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11 votes

Answer:

$25.95

Explanation:

Add the 48.75 to the existing 175.29 to get

$224.04

Subtract 224.04 from 249.99 to get

$25.95

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Step by step explanation:

1. add $48.75 to 175.29 since you are adding to your savings account

48.75+175.29 =224.04

2. You get $224.04 so now you have $224.04 in your bank account

3. Subtract $249.99 - 224.04

249.99-224.04= $25.95

4. Answer. You need to save $25.95 to buy the cell phone.
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