Question

George has $15. He tries to buy a movie ticket ($9.00), a pretzel ($2.65), a drink ($1.35), and two veggie cups ($1.74 each) but he does not have enough money. Look at the numerical expression George used: 15 − 9 + 2.65 + 1.35 + 2(1.74) Can you help him determine why he does not have enough money?

Answer 1

15 - (9 + 2.65 + 1.35 + 2(1.74)) =
15 - 16.48 =
-1.48.......he is short by $ 1.48

Answer 2

George tries to buy a movie ticket ($9.00), a pretzel ($2.65), a drink ($1.35), and two veggie cups ($1.74 each)

9 + 2.65 + 1.35 + 1.74 + 1.74 = 16.48

Subtract 15 to 16.48

15 - 16.48 = 1.48

He still needs $1.48

hope this helps