175k views
22 votes
Luke had $8.50. He spent $1.25 on sweets and gave to his two friends $1.20 each. How much money was left?

2 Answers

5 votes

Answer:

$4.85

Explanation:

Amount John has = $8.50 (Given)

Find amount left after spending on sweet

Sweet = $1.25

Amount left = $8.50 - $1.25 = $7.25

Find amount left after giving to 2 friends:

First friend = $1.20

Second friends = $1.20 x 2 = $2.40

$7.25 - $2.40 = $4.85

Answer: $4.85

User Kmsquire
by
6.0k points
11 votes

Answer:

4.85 left

Explanation:

User Oriol
by
6.6k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.