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Les had $26.00 when he went to the City Market to buy some fresh fruits and vegetables. When he left, he had $11.70. How much money did he spend on food?
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Les had $26.00 when he went to the City Market to buy some fresh fruits and vegetables. When he left, he had $11.70. How much money did he spend on food?

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Les spent $14.30 on food.

He started out with $26.00 and left with $11.70, and because the amount he left with is less than the amount he started with, one must subtract:

$26.00 - $11.70 = $14.30
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Les spent $14.30 on food at the City Market.
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