Question

Tony wants to buy a jump rope that costs $6, a board game that costs $18, and a playground ball that costs $6. He has saved $6 from his allowance, and his uncle gave him $4. How much more money does Tony need to buy the jump rope, the game, and the ball?

Answer 1

Tony needs $20 more to buy everything.

Explanation:

1. Add the prices of what Tony wants to buy together. ($6 +$18 + $6=?)

2. Add the amount of money Tony has now together. ($6 + $4=?)

3. Subtract the second amount ($6 + $4=?) from the first amount ($6 +$18 + $6=?) and that is your answer ($20)

Answer 2

$20

Explanation:

total money to be spent-$18+$6+$6=$30

Money he has=$6

Money his uncle gave him=$4

Total money he has=$10

Money he needed =$30-$10=$20