Question

Mei and her friends went to the theater to see the latest action movie. After Mei spent $12.00 on the ticket, she had $9.25 left to buy snacks. How much money did Mei start with?​

Answer 1

The money she had in the beginning was $21.25

Explanation:

Given ,

The cost of the ticket Mei spent = $12.00

Money remaining = $9.25

To Find : The Money she had in the beginning

When we add the given values we get the money she had in the beginning

which is,

Amount = Amount Spent on a Ticket + Money Remaining

Amount =
`$12.00 + 9.25`

Amount =
`21.25`

Hence , the amount she had in the beginning was $21.25

Answer 2

Answer: Mei had $21.25

Step-by-step explanation: if you add $12 to $9.25 you get $21.25