Question

to get a free meal at his favorite restaurant Tom needs to spend $50 or more at the restaurant he has already spent $30.25. How much more does tom need to spend to get his free meal?

Answer 1

He needs to spend $19.75 because $50-30.25=$19.75. :)

Answer 2

You subtract; 50-30.25 = 19.75 which is the answer.