Question

A mechanic buys $14.56 worth of parts from a supplier. If he pays for the parts with a $20 bill, how much change will he receive?

Answer 1

$20.00 - $14.56= $5.44

the mechanic will receive $5.44 as change.

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Answer 2

This is a basic subtraction problem :-).

You will subtract how much money the mechanic gives to the supplier; which in this case will be $20, by the total amount of the parts which is $14.56.

20-14.56 = 5.44

Therefore, he will receive $5.44 in change for the transaction.