A bakery ordered 84.7 pounds of brown sugar. The next week, the bakery used 75 pounds of it baking cakes. How much brown sugar does the bakery have left?___ pounds
Q. A bakery ordered 84.7 pounds of brown sugar. The next week, the bakery used 75 pounds of it baking cakes. How much brown sugar does the bakery have left?___ pounds
Identify initial amount: Step 1: Identify the initial amount of brown sugar and the amount used.Initial amount: 84.7 poundsAmount used: 75 poundsCalculation: Subtract the amount used from the initial amount to find the remaining brown sugar.84.7−75=9.7 pounds
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