Question

Help me please, this subject is mathematics. Darius is gardening and has 20 pounds of potting soil. He uses 11.85 pounds in one flower bed. How much does he have left to use for the remainder of his yard?

Answer 1

Darius has 8.15 pounds of potting soil left after using 11.85 pounds from the original 20 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Darius started with 20 pounds of potting soil. After using 11.85 pounds for one flower bed, he wants to know how much soil he has left for the rest of the yard. To find the remaining soil, we subtract the amount used from the starting amount:

20 pounds - 11.85 pounds = 8.15 pounds

Therefore, Darius has 8.15 pounds of potting soil left to use in his yard.