Question

1. mai had $14.50. she spent $4.35 at the snack bar and $5.25 at the arcade. what is the exact amount of money mai has left? a. $9.60 b. $10.60 c. $4.90 d. $5.90

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total spent

First, find the total amount Mai spent. She spent $4.35 at the snack bar and $5.25 at the arcade. So we add these two amounts: $4.35 + $5.25 = $9.60.

Step2: Calculate money left

Now, subtract the total spent from the initial amount she had. Mai initially had $14.50. So we do $14.50 - $9.60 = $4.90? Wait, no, wait. Wait, 4.35 + 5.25 is 9.60? Wait, 4.35 + 5.25: 4 + 5 = 9, 0.35 + 0.25 = 0.60, so total spent is $9.60. Then initial is $14.50. So 14.50 - 9.60. Let's calculate that: 14.50 - 9.60 = 4.90? Wait, but option C is $4.90. Wait, did I do that right? Wait, 14.50 minus 9.60: 14.50 - 9 = 5.50, then 5.50 - 0.60 = 4.90. Yes. So the money left is $4.90.

Answer:

C. $4.90