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Marty has $56 to spend. He buys movie tickets for $14.99 and a shirt for $12.95. Marty buys books with the remaining money. How much does Marty spend buying books?

A. $27.94
B. $28.06
C. $41.01
D. $43.05

Marty has $56 to spend. He buys movie tickets for $14.99 and a shirt for $12.95. Marty-example-1

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I just did the test and the answer is 28.06. Hope I helped!!
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User Rimkashox
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Book $= Total $ - (movie $ + shirt $)

= $56 - ($14.99 + $12.95)
add inside parentheses

= $56 - $27.94

= $28.06 book money


ANSWER: (B) $28.06 spent on books.

Hope this helps! :)
User Darryl Peterson
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