Question

Alejandro borrowed $15.25 from his mother to go to the movie theater. A week later, he gave his mother $7.50 back. How much does Alejandro still owe to his mother?

a) $7.75
b) $15.25
c) $22.75
d) $8.75

Answer 1

Alejandro borrowed $15.25 and paid back $7.50. By subtracting the amount paid back from the amount borrowed, it is determined that Alejandro still owes $7.75 to his mother.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking a mathematics question related to subtracting one money amount from another. Initially, Alejandro borrowed $15.25 from his mother to go to the movie theater. Subsequently, a week later, he gave his mother $7.50 back.

To find out how much Alejandro still owes his mother, we subtract the amount he paid back from the original amount borrowed:

• $15.25 (amount borrowed)
• - $7.50 (amount paid back)
• = $7.75 (amount still owed)

Therefore, Alejandro still owes his mother $7.75.