Question

Charlie wants to pour 61.7 grams of salt into a container. So far, he has poured 19.3 grams. How much more salt should Charlie pour?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Amount Charlie wants to pour = 61.7 grams

Amount Charlie has poured = 19.3 grams

More to pour = 61.7 - 19.3 = 42.4 grams

Charlie should pour 42.4 grams more

Answer 2

First off you need to subtract.

61.7-19.3
=42.4
The answer is the amount left from the subtaction (answer=42.4)