Question

Rafiq Jackson’s monthly budget allows him to spend a monthly average of $175 for groceries. In August he spent $85 and in September he spent $123. How much more or less did he spend than budgeted for these two months?

Answer 1

175-85=90

175-123=52

90+52=142

in total he spent $142 less than budgeted during those two months

Answer 2

He spent $142 less than budgeted for these two months

Explanation:

Rafiq Jackson’s monthly budget allows him to spend a monthly average of $175 for groceries. In August he spent $85 and in September he spent $123

Monthly average is $175

For 1 month he is allowed to spend 175 dollars

August he spent $85 which is less than monthly average 175

Remaining amount he can spend in August is 175 - 85= 90

September he spent $123 which is less than monthly average 175

Remaining amount he can spend in September is 175 - 123= 52

remaning amount = 90+ 52= 142

He spent $142 less than budgeted for these two months