Ms.blankenship had 80 dollars to purchase school supplies for her class. She bought 32 glue sticks and 32 boxes of crayons. Each glue stick cost 1 dollar and 40 cents, and each box of crayons cost 59 cents. How much money did ms.blakenship have left after these purchases?
2 answers
Ms. Blankenship had $14.08 left after these purchases.
Wrong answer!!!
cost of items = 32*1.4 + 32*.59 = 63.68
amount left over = 80 - 63.68 = $16.32
cost of items = 32*1.4 + 32*.59 = 63.68
amount left over = 80 - 63.68 = $16.32