Question

Marcos is organizing a fundraiser for his youth group. He spent $38.00 on paper products, $187.00 on food, and $40.00 on decorations. If his budget was $280.00, how much money does Marcos have left?

Answer 1

$187-$40-$38=$265

$280-$265=$15

Marcos has $15 dollars left

Answer 2

Well first add all of the money he spent up which is $265.00 then, subtract the money spent (265.00) from the budget (280.00) he’ll have $15.00 left