Question

Jay earned $220 during the summer for delivering magazines. He bought 5 shirts worth $15 each using his magazine money. How much money was left after he bought the shirts?

Answer 1

he had $145 dollars left over
15 times 5 is 75
200-75 is 125
125+20 is 145
that how i did it
it is a good method for mental math

Answer 2

$15 x 5=$75
$220 - $75=$145