Devon spent $12.40 at the mall on Friday and $14.80 on Saturday. Arthur spent the same total amount as Devon, but Arthur spent only $11.50 on Friday.

How much did Arthur spend on Saturday?

A.
$14.80

B.
$16.70

C.
$15.70

D.
$27.20

Question

Devon spent $12.40 at the mall on Friday and $14.80 on Saturday. Arthur spent the same total amount as Devon, but Arthur spent only $11.50 on Friday. 
 
How much did Arthur spend on Saturday?
 
 A.
$14.80
 
 B.
$16.70
 
 C.
$15.70
 
 D.
$27.20

pandagurl · Answer

You have to find the total amount that Devon spent.
Then, to find how much Arthur spent, subtract the amount we know he spent from the amount that Devon spent in total.

pandagurl · Answer

So the answer is C, Arthur spent $15.70 on Saturday.

anonymous · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

Ok so what you want to do here in basic words is add what Devon spent and subtract it by 11.50... and what is it???? 15.70! Hope this helps, have a wonderful day!