SOLUTION: james is collecting money for a jump-a-thon.His goal is to collect $85.So far he has collected $10 each from two people and $5 each from six people.How far away is he from his goal

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Question 545710: james is collecting money for a jump-a-thon.His goal is to collect $85.So far he has collected $10 each from two people and $5 each from six people.How far away is he from his goal?
Answer by smmoore(10) About Me  (Show Source):
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$10*2people=$20
$5*6people=$30
$30+$20=$50

$85 goal-$50 made= $35 away from his goal