Question

Jeffrey earned $65 doing yard work. He bought a pair of jeans for $31.25 and a sweatshirt for $16.50.He set aside the money left from his shopping trip to buy a gift for his cousin. How much money did he set aside for the gift?

Answer 1

$17.25

Explanation:

Jeffrey earned $65 doing yard work.

He bought a pair of jeans costs = $31.25

and a sweatshirt costs = $16.50

Total amount he spent = 31.25 + 16.50 = $47.75

Now he left with money from his shopping = $65.00 - $47.75

= $17.25

Jeffrey set aside $17.25 for the gift.