Question

topic: adding and subtracting decimals
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thaddeus wants to attend a sports camp this spring that costs $170.00 for the week. he rakes leaves during the fall and earns $68.35. he shovels snow during the winter and earns $85.80. how much more money does thaddeus need to earn to pay for the sports camp? write your answer as a decimal.
thaddeus needs to earn $______.
the solution is

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total earnings

$\$58.35 + \$85.80 = \$144.15$

Step2: Find remaining amount needed

$\$170.00 - \$144.15 = \$25.85$

Answer:

$\$25.85$