Question

Allen received a paycheck for $500. He spent $200 for rent, $55 for food, and $20 for gas. Now, he has only $175 left. How much money is unaccounted for?

Answer 1

$500 = $175 + $200 + $55 + $20 + m

$500 = $450 + m

$500 – $450 = $450 – $450 + m

$50 = m

Answer: $50 is unaccounted for. Note: You can use a subtraction equation to get the same answer.

$500 – $175 – $200 – $55 – $20 = m

$50 = m

Answer 2

the answer is 245

Explanation: