Answer:
[tex]Balance = \$2.23[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]Allowance = \$30[/tex]
[tex]Video\ Game = \$17.99[/tex]
[tex]Chocolate\ Bar = \$0.79[/tex]
[tex]Remote\ Car = \$8.99[/tex]
Required [Missing from the question]
What is his balance after purchasing the items
First, calculate total cost of items
[tex]Total =Video\ Game + Chocolate\ Bar + Remote\ Car[/tex]
[tex]Total = \$17.99 + \$0.79 + \$8.99[/tex]
[tex]Total = \$27.77[/tex]
The balance is then calculated as:
[tex]Balance = Allowance - Total[/tex]
[tex]Balance = \$30 - \$27.77[/tex]
[tex]Balance = \$2.23[/tex]