Question

Select the best real-world situation that can be represented by 12 + = 13.50. Group of answer choices Mary wants to buy flowers and perfume. She has $13.50 to spend, but has already spent $12 on perfume. How much does she have left to spend on flowers? Rachel earns $12 per hour. How long does it take her to earn $13.50? Jane has $13.50 to spend. How many roses can she buy if they are $12 each? Sarah has $12 in her checking account, but has written a check for $13.50. How much is she overdrawn?

Answer 1

Mary wants to buy flowers and perfume. She has $13.50 to spend, but has already spent $12 on perfume. How much does she have left to spend on flowers?

Explanation:

12 + c = 13.50

OpruonnA seems to be the best, hence, Breaking down in real world terms :

13.50 = total cost

Number of variables added to make up total cost = 2 ; this represents the cost of the 2 items purchased ; flowers and perfume

Cost of perfume = 12

Cost of flowers = c

Total cost of items = $13.50