Question

Stacy has $10. She went to the store and purchased 4 pencils for $0.38 each, a book for $6.36 and 2 sharpeners for $0.26 each. How much did she have left after purchasing the items?
A. $1.60
B. $3.00
C. $7.00
D. $8.40

Answer 1

MONEY THAT STACY HAS = $10

✏️Stacy bought the following :-

• 4 pencils for $0.38 each which amounts to $1.52
• A book for $6.36
• 2 sharpeners for $0.26 each which amounts to $0.52

✏️Total amount spent,

$1.52 + $6.36 + $0.52 = $8.4

✏️Amount left

$10.00 - $8.4 = $1.6

✔️Therefore money saved by Stacy is $1.6✔️

Answer 2

Stacy has $10. She went to the store and purchased 4 pencils for $0.38 each, a book for $6.36 and 2 sharpeners for $0.26 each. How much did she have left after purchasing the items?

A. $1.60