Question

Margaret wants to buy 10 books. Six of them cost $12.50 each and the rest cost

$26.35 each. If she only has $150, how much is she short?

Answer 1

30.4 dollars

Explanation:

Total Cost of six books = 12.50 * 6

= 75

Total Cost of the remaining 4 books = 26.35 * 4

= 105.4

total cost of 10 books = 75 + 105.4

= 180.4

Difference in cost of the books and the money she has = 150 - 180.4

= - 30.4

Therefore she is short of 30.4 dollars

Answer 2

$30.4

Explanation:

6x12.50=75

4x26.35=105.4

75+105.4=180.4

150-180.4=-30.4