Mary brought $20 for the skating rink. She paid $5.50 admission and $3.75 to rent skates. She also purchased two bottles of water for $1.25 each and a snack for $2.75. which expression can be used to determine how much money Mary has left

20 - 5.50 + 3.75 + (2) (1.25) + 2.75

20 - (5.50+3.75+2 (1.25) + 2.75)

(5.50+3.75+2 (1.25) + 2.75) - 20

How much money does Mary have left?

$3.50

$5.50

$6.50

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Howard Clayton

25 December, 07:43

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Answers (2)

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Raymond Moyer · Answer 1

20 - (5.50+3.75+2 (1.25) + 2.75)

Answer is $5.50

Owen Beck · Answer 2

20 - (5.50+3.75+2 (1.25) + 2.75) = $5.50

You do the order of operations.

So 2 (1.25) = 2.50.

5.50+3.75+2.50+2.75 = $14.50.

20 - 14.50 = $5.50.