Mel Doane is taking his office staff out to lunch. He has left on his credit card a spending limit of $99.50. If the total meal includes two fruit cups, two onion soups, two veal, two roast beef, three coffees, and one soft drink, will Mel be able to use the card? (Disregard tip plus tax.)If so, how much more charging will Mel be allowed before hitting his credit limit?

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Mel Doane is taking his office staff out to lunch. He has left on his credit card a spending limit of $99.50. If the total meal includes two fruit cups, two onion soups, two veal, two roast beef, three coffees, and one soft drink, will Mel be able to use the card? (Disregard tip plus tax.)If so, how much more charging will Mel be allowed before hitting his credit limit?
Mel Doane is taking his office staff out to lunch. He has left on his credit card a spending limit of $99.50. If the total meal includes two fruit cups, two onion soups, two veal, two roast beef, three coffees, and one soft drink, will Mel be able to use the card? (Disregard tip plus tax.)If so, how much more charging will Mel be allowed before hitting his credit limit?

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99.50 - 1.85 - 1.85 - 2.95 - 2.95 - 11.95 - 11.95 - 10.45 - 10.45 - .95 - .95 - .95 - 1.50 equals 58.75. He has $40.75 left to charge.

Mel Doane Is Taking His Office Staff Out to Lunch