Question

Gary cashed a check from Joan for $30.25. Then he bought two magazines for $2.35 each, a book for $6.05, and a CD for $6.37. He had $24.85 left. How much money did he have before cashing the check?

Answer 1

$11.72

Explanation:

The equation for his transactions could be ...

(initial amount) + $30.25 - 2(2.35) -6.05 -6.37 = $24.85

initial amout +$13.13 = $24.85

initial amount = $11.72 . . . . . . . . subtract 13.13

Gary had $11.72 before cashing the check.