The total cost of the paintbrush, the paints, and the wooden easel is $1.50 + $4.35 + $12.65 = $<<1.5+4.35+12.65=18.50>>18.50.

Albert needs $18.50 − $6.50 = $12 more.

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Albert wants a paintbrush that costs $1.50, a set of paints that costs $4.35, and a wooden easel that costs $12.65. Albert already has $6.50. How much more money does Albert need?
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Albert wants a paintbrush that costs $1.50, a set of paints that costs $4.35, and a wooden easel that costs $12.65. Albert already has $6.50. How much more money does Albert need?
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