Question

Mike had $8.25 in his account. He deposited $2.25 on Tuesday. He then withdrew $5.75 for lunch on Wednesday. How much money does Mike have left in his account.

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Answer 1

$4.75

Explanation:

(Deposit: Add, put in/Withdraw: subtract, take out)

Add $8.25 + $2.25 and you get $10.50. Now subtract that number with $5.75, so $10.50 - $5.75 is a total of $4.75. Mike has $4.75 left in his account.

Answer 2

$4.75

Explanation:

(had) 8.25 + (deposited) 2.25 = (total) 10.50

10.50 - (withdrew) 5.75 = (total left) 4.75