Question

Which answer best describes the simpler problems that could be used to solve this story problem? Rosie bought 3 plane tickets for $312.45 each. Donald bought 5 plane tickets for $297.45 each. How much more did Donald spend than Rosie? HELPPPPPP

Answer 1

549.90 is how much more he spent

Answer 2

You add them both up

3 times 312.45 = 937.35

and 5 times 297.45 = 1,487.25

then subtract Rosie's amount from David's

1,487.25

- 937. 35

which equals 549.9

the answer is $549.9 more than Rosie