Samantha left home with $42.51. The subway fare was $1.20. At the station she bought a magazine for $1.95. Her lunch cost $4.36. After work, she bought a skirt on sale for $26.00. Her subway fare home was also $1.20. At the station, her friend Mandy gave Samantha $5 to pay back a loan. How much money did Samantha have at the end of the day?

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anonymous · Answer

Remain = 42.51 - total cost + 5

anonymous · Answer

Can you find total cost?

anonymous · Answer

$17.80

anonymous · Answer

Then follow my post to find the remain!

anonymous · Answer

Oh no, the remain is $17.80

anonymous · Answer

The total cost is $29.71 ... so, you would go 42.51 - 29.71 + 5 = $17.80 ...is it correct?

anonymous · Answer

Are you sure?

anonymous · Answer

I don't add yet, but 26 + 4 already come up to $30

anonymous · Answer

Wait, where did you get 26 and 4 from?

anonymous · Answer

"Her lunch cost $4.36. After work, she bought a skirt on sale for $26.00"
Hmm, is it YOUR post?

anonymous · Answer

The total cost is $39.71