Question

Mary had five and one-half dollars. She spent two and one-fourth dollars on a snack. How much money does Mary have left?

3 1/4
3 1/2
2 1/4
None of the choices are correct.

Answer 1

Answer:$3.25

Step-by-step explanation: $5.50- $2.25 = $3.25, just change the fractions as if they were quarters (which they technically are) and then subtract the whole numbers (or dollars) it is actually very simple, for me at least.

Answer 2

3 1/4

Explanation:

Mary has 5.50 dollars

She spent 2.25 dollars

5.50

-2.25

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3.25

3 1/4 dollars