The Ridge Elementary School wants to raise $900 to pay for new gym equipment. The students raised $225 last week and $278 this week. How much more money do they need to raise to reach their goal?
A) $497
B) $403
C) $397 (Correct Answer)
D) $503
Explanation:
This is a two-step problem. First the total raised for the two-week period must be calculated. $225 + 278 = $503. To find how much more money must be raised, $503 must be subtracted from $900. $900 – 503 = $397. The students must raise $397 more.
Related Common Core State Standard: 3.OA.8
