Question

After paying $4.76 for a sandwich, Michelle has $16.88. How much money did she start with?

Answer 1

Michelle started with $21.64.

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we simply need to add he current price, or $16.88, to the amount she spent, or $4.76.

16.88 + 4.76 = $21.64

Therefore, Michelle started with $21.64.

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Answer 2

$21.64

Explanation:

original amount = spent + remaining

original amount = 4.76 + 16.88

= $21.64