Question

At a store sarah purchased bananas for 1.75 , chicken for 5.85, and milk for 3.45. Tax was 0.22 she gave the cashier $20.00. How much change did sarah get back

Answer 1

$8.73

Explanation:

Add up the food costs:

$1.75

5.85

3.45

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$11.05

Now add in the tax:

$11.05

+ 0.22

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$11.27

Now subtract this total of $11.27 from the $20 she gave the clerk:

$20.00

-$11.27

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$8.73

Sarah receives $8.73 in change.

Answer 2

$8.73

Explanation:

1.75 + 5.85 + 3.45 + .22= 11.27

20 - 11.27 = 8.73