Question

Lila has $35.55. She buys a magazine for $3.15, a cookie for $2.20, and a shirt for $14.99. She also gets $5 from a friend. How much money does she have after the above transactions?

A)$10.21
B)$14.61
C)$16.51
D)$20.21

Answer 1

The answer is D

$35.55 - $3.15 = $32.4 $32.4 - $30.2 $30.2 - $14.99 = $15.21 $15.21 + $5 = $20.21

Answer 2

$20.21

Explanation:

$35.55 - $3.15 = $32.40

$32.40 - $2.20 = $30.20

30.20 - $14.99 = $15.21

$15.21 + $5.00 = $20.21