Susan has a $15 gift certificate to use at her favorite clothing store. She chooses a T-Shirt that costs $5.78, a pair of jeans that costs $19.87, and a jacket that costs $24.99. If she uses her gift certificate, how much money will Susan need to pay?

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"Susan has a $15 gift certificate to use at
her favorite clothing store. She chooses
a T-Shirt that costs $5.78, a pair of jeans
that costs $19.87, and a jacket that costs
$24.99.
Acellus
If she uses her gift certificate, how much
money will Susan need to pay?
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Transcribed Image Text:1:47 Real World Problems with Multiple Steps "Susan has a $15 gift certificate to use at her favorite clothing store. She chooses a T-Shirt that costs $5.78, a pair of jeans that costs $19.87, and a jacket that costs $24.99. Acellus If she uses her gift certificate, how much money will Susan need to pay? Help Resources
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Cost of T-shirt $5.78, cost of pair of jeans $19.87 and cost of jackets is $24.99

Therefore, total money required to buy all thing is

$5.78+$19.87+$24.99=$50.64

But sushan has a $15 gift certificate to use at her favorite clothing store.

Therefore, money need to pay

=$50.64-$15=$35.64

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