Question

Jeffrey earned $65 doing yard work. He penguin it on jeans for $31.25 and a sweatshirt for $16.50. He set aside enough money money to by his cousin a birthday present. How much money did he set aside?

BONUS POINT
What do you need to find before you can answer this question?

Answer 1

She's right it is done correctly

Answer 2

He set aside $12.25. $31.25+16.50= $47.75. Then you subtract $60- 47.75= 12.25.
Bonus answer
You have to add what he spent on himself first. (above operation)