Ok so the total amount the mom paid is 50.50. It says she bought 10 journals at 2.50 each so subtract 25 which leaves 25.50. Then it says 2 markers at 5 each so subtract 10 which leaves 15.50. Then it states she paid 4.10 in annoying sales tax. So subtract 4.10 and you get 11.40 which is the remaining, which means thatbis how much she spent on a mouse.