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OpenStudy (anonymous):

i need help with a question

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

sure shoot

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Bret was given $240 to spend on new clothes. He spent 43.85 on 2 shirts 84.98 on 1 pair of shoes and 56.24 on a pair of pants. about how much money did bret spend? i got 185.07 but i dont get how you subbtract

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

i see what you did wrong...brent bought 2 shirts so you need to write 43.85 twice he spent: 43.85 + 43.85 + 84.98 + 56.24 got it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but it says he spent 43.85 on two shirts

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

oh..

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

yeah you have a point...so what's the problem

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i have to subtract by 240 and im comfused

OpenStudy (anonymous):

confused

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

then it's simply 240 - 185.07

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