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Gary went to the hardware store. He bought five boards for $8 each and a box of nails for $6. What was the change in the amount of money Gary had?

User Shoham
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Answer:

  • $46 less

Explanation:

Let Gary had x amount of money.

He spent:

  • $8*5 + $6 = $46

He now has:

  • x - $46

He has $46 less than had before

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