For football season, Zachary wants to buy a new football, a pair of shorts, and a pair of football shoes. The ball costs $3.75, the shorts cost $2.40, and the shoes cost $11.85. Zachary has $10. How much more money does Zachary need? Give me reasons, before answering the question
The total cost of the ball, the shorts, and the shoes is $3.75 + $2.40 + $11.85 = $18. Zachary needs $18 $10 = $8 more. So the final answer is 8.