Question

Colin wants to set up an aquarium. He already has a tank, but needs to purchase fish, filters, and plants. If the cost of the fish is $84. 79, the filters usually cost $60. 45 but Colin finds them on sale for $44. 75, and the cost of the plants is $18. 66, determine how much of Colin’s $488. 85 savings will be used to set up his aquarium. A. $289. 81 b. $163. 90 c. $340. 65 d. $148. 20 Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

The value for fish is $84.79

"" "" '" " filters is $44.75

and that of plants is $18.66

altogether equals ( 84.79 + 44.75 + 18.66) = $148.2

we then take away the value of the three from Colin's savings.

$488.85 - 148. 2 = $ 340.651

Answer 2

Answer: D

Step-by-step explanation: 60.45 is just there to trick you. You add the cost of everything. 84.79+44.75+18.66= $148.20