Question

A middle school is having a fundraiser. Edwin has $25.00 to pay for his purchases

Edwin wants to buy two candles for $5.95 each.
He also wants to buy three cans of candy for $2.50 each, and an ornament for $7.95.
Explain how he would determine how much money he needs.

Answer 1

Edwin needs $27.35 that is $2.35 more then what he originally had.

Answer 2

He needs $1.64 he has to pay $26.64

Explanation:

$25 is what Edwin has

5.95 x 2 = $11.19

$2.50 x 3 = $7.50

11.19 + 7.50 + 7.95 = $26.64