Question

Shane bought lunch for $5.38 and a shirt for $15.95. He then used the rest of his money to buy a book. He spent a total of $38.12. How much money did Shane spend on the book?

$10.57
$16.79
$22.17
$32.74 @iGreen

Answer 1

Add 5.38 + 15.95, then subtract it from 38.12.

Answer 2

-16.79? @iGreen

Answer 3

No.

What's 5.38 + 15.95?

Answer 4

21.33 @iGreen

Answer 5

Yes, now subtract 38.12 - 21.33

Answer 6

16.79 @iGreen

Answer 7

thank you! @iGreen

Answer 8

Yes, that's our answer.

Answer 9

Yep! Because he had a total amount ($38.12)
and spent $5.38 on lunch and $15.95 on a shirt. So from there add $5.38 and $15.95.
Then you subtract your answer fro the total amount to get the price of the book