Question

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Mrs. Thomas had $135 to
purchase science supplies for her
lab. She bought 32 pounds of
soil and 32 boxes of cotton balls.
Each pound of soil was $1.40,
including tax, Each box of cotton
balls cost $0.59, including tax.
How much money did Mrs.
Thomas have after her
purchases?

Answer 1

She would have $71.32 afterwards.

Explanation:

1st- Multiply 32 and 1.40

2nd- Multiply 32 and .59

3rd- Get the sum of both of the products and add them (18.88 and 44.8)

4th- You would get $63.68

5th- Get $135 and subtract $63.68 from it.

6th- You then get $71.32

7th- Mrs. Thomas would have $71.32 after her purchases.

Answer 2

She will have $71.32.

Explanation:

135-(44.8+18.88)=71.32