SOLUTION: Alan has saved $75 and wants to use it to buy a stereo. The stereo he wants to buy sells for $399. Determine the least amounot Alan must still save.

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Question 1014605: Alan has saved $75 and wants to use it to buy a stereo. The stereo he wants to buy sells for $399. Determine the least amounot Alan must still save.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, fractalier:
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Alan has saved $75 and wants to use it to buy a stereo. The stereo he wants to buy sells for $399. Determine the least amounot Alan must still save.
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$399 - $75 = . . .

Please calculate it yourself.


Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
He needs $399 total. If he already has $75, wouldn't you subtract that from the total to find out how much more he needs? Can you do that?