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.(1 point)
Responses

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)= 29.55
. $29.55 is the amount Bryce has left from his earnings last weekend after purchasing the birthday card.

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)= 29.45
. $29.45 is the amount Bryce will get paid next weekend.

1 answer

The correct response is:

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.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Bryce earned $32.95 and spent $3.50.
  • To find out how much he has left after spending the money, you can represent spending as a negative number: $32.95 + (−3.50) = 32.95 - 3.50 = 29.45.
  • Therefore, Bryce has $29.45 left after buying the birthday card.