Question

You buy 144 inches of ribbon at 15 cents per yard and 3 1/2 pounds of tomatoes at 48 cents per pound. What is your change from a $20 bill? (SHOW YOUR WORK).

Answer 1

$17.72 left

Explanation:

144 inches = 4 yards

4(0.15) + 3.5(0.48) = 0.6 + 1.68 = $2.28 SPENT

20 - 2.28 = $17.72 left in change