Question

Alden Has $68.72 saved for vacation. He had more saved, but spent $3.92 on a birthday card for friend. How much had Alde has $68.72 saved for vacation. He had more saved, but spent $3.92 on a birthday card for friend. How much had Alden safe before he bought the birthday card?

Answer 1

He saved more than 68.72 in order to spend the $3.92 for the card. So
$68.72 + 3.92 = 72.64
He saved 72.64 before he bought the card.

Answer 2

he had saved 72.64 before he bought the card