Aiden is a gardener at the governor's mansion. He recently bought 800 pounds of soil to use. He filled the flower beds in the backyard with 480 pounds of soil. Then, he used 165 pounds of soil for the potted plants. How many pounds of soil does Aiden have left over?

To find out how many pounds of soil Aiden has left over, we need to subtract the amount of soil he has already used from the total amount he bought.

1. Aiden bought 800 pounds of soil.
2. He used 480 pounds of soil for the flower beds.
3. He also used 165 pounds of soil for the potted plants.

First, let's calculate the total amount of soil Aiden used:

\[
480 \text{ pounds} + 165 \text{ pounds} = 645 \text{ pounds}
\]

Now, subtract the total amount used from the total amount bought:

\[
800 \text{ pounds} - 645 \text{ pounds} = 155 \text{ pounds}
\]

So, Aiden has **155 pounds** of soil left over.

Would you like more details on this or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might find interesting:
1. If Aiden needs to fill another flower bed with 100 pounds of soil, how much will he have left?
2. How many pounds of soil did Aiden use in total?
3. What percentage of the total soil did Aiden use for the flower beds?
4. How many pounds of soil would Aiden need to buy if he wants to double the amount he has left?
5. If each potted plant requires 15 pounds of soil, how many potted plants did Aiden fill?

**Tip:** When dealing with subtraction in word problems, always ensure you subtract the correct quantities from the total to avoid errors.

Learn how to calculate the leftover soil for Aiden, the gardener at the governor's mansion, with a step-by-step solution. Aiden bought 800 pounds of soil, used 480 pounds for flower beds, and 165 pounds for potted plants. Discover how much soil Aiden has left. Suitable for students in Grades 3-5.

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