Question

. In the Morenos" budget for this month,

they had planned to spend $187.50 on
transportation costs. They actually spent
$212.45. how much more or less did
they spend on transportation expenses
than they originally planned?​

A) 399.95 more than originally planned
B) 24.95 more than originally planned
C) 24.95 less than originally planned.
D) 12.45 less than originally planned.

Answer 1

Answer:B 24.95 more than originally planned.

Explanation:

212.45 - 187.5 = 24.95

Answer 2

B) 24.95 more than originally planned

Explanation:

Compared to the amount originally planned, the difference is ...

(amount spent) - (amount planned)

= $212.45 -187.50 = $24.95

This is a positive number, so the amount spent is $24.95 more than originally planned.