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Lindsey went shopping with her grandmother. Lindsey's grandmother gave her $8.00 to add to the original amount she had in her wallet. Lindsey bought a

book that cost $15.50.
If Lindsey had $4.75 left after purchasing the book, what was the original amount Lindsey had in her wallet?
A. $7.50

B
$12.25
с
$18.75
D
$28.25

User TomatoMato
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The answer is b $12.25
User AndyClaw
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Answer:

B) $12.25

Explanation:

First, you subtract 8 from 15.5 and have 7.5

Now, you add 7.5 to 4.75 because you need to include the money left over. It’s 12.25

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