Question

Bryce earned $32.95 at his job last weekend. He then spent $3.50 on a birthday card.
Find 32.95 + (−3.50)
and interpret this sum in the context of the problem.
A. 32.95 + (−3.50) = 29.45
. $29.45 is the amount Bryce has left from his earnings last
weekend after purchasing the birthday card.
B. 32.95 + (−3.50) = 29.45
. $29.45 is the amount Bryce will get paid next weekend.
C. 32.95 + (−3.50) = 36.45
. $36.45 is the amount Bryce has all together from both work and
the birthday card.
D. 32.95 + (−3.50) = 29.55
. $29.55 is the amount Bryce has left from his earnings last
weekend after purchasing the birthday card.

Answer 1

To calculate \( 32.95 + (-3.50) \):

1. Start with \( 32.95 \).
2. Subtract \( 3.50 \):

\[
32.95 - 3.50 = 29.45
\]

So, \( 32.95 + (-3.50) = 29.45 \).

Now, interpreting this result in the context of the problem:

- Bryce earned $32.95.
- He spent $3.50 on a birthday card.
- The remaining amount is \( 29.45 \).

Looking at the options:

A. \( 32.95 + (-3.50) = 29.45 \). $29.45 is the amount Bryce has left from his earnings last weekend after purchasing the birthday card.

This option correctly describes the situation.

The answer is **A**.