Trisha needed to buy some groceries for herself and her dog. She spent $17 on meat, $22 on chicken, $43 on all the veggies, $5 on the eggs, and finally $45 on her dog’s food. When she left the store, she had only $35 left. How much money did she bring with her at the beginning? Give me reasons, before answering the question
The total amount of money she spent is $17 + $22 + $43 + $5 + $45 = $132. Add this to the amount she had left over to find the amount of money she brought at the beginning: $132 + $35 = $167. So the final answer is 167.