Question

Paul is purchasing a dehumidifier for $162.75, including tax. He gives the sales clerk 1 fifty-dollar bill, 4 twenty-dollar bills, and 7 five-dollar bills. How much should he receive in change?

Answer 1

Answer: Paul should receive $2.25 as a change from the cashier.

Step-by-step explanation: If Paul gave the cashier 1 fifty dollar bill, 4 twenty dollar bills, and 7 five dollar bills, that would add up to $165.

50+4*20+7*5=165

165-162.75=2.25

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Answer 2

Answer:$2.25

Explanation:

You know that he gives the sales clerk 1 fifty-dollar bill, 4 twenty-dollar bills, and 7 five-dollar bills, therefore the total is:

1($50)+4($20)+7($5)=$165

You know that he is purchasing the dehumidifier for $162.75, therefore you mmust make the followin subtraction:

$165-$162.75=$2.25