Question

Which is the most appropriate answer for this problem? Jeremy bought a sandwich for $5.98, a drink for $2.99, and an apple for $1.49. How much change will Jeremy get if he gives the cashier $20? A. exactly $9.54 B. exactly $10.46 C. about $9 D. about $10

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Answer 1

He will get $9.54
He will get this because when you add all the addend you get the sum of $9.54

Answer 2

A. exactly $9.54

Explanation:

First add up how much he bought

Sandwich 5.98

drink 2.99

apple 1.49

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10.46

Then subtract this from 20

20.00

-10.46

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9. 54

When you get money back, you get exact change.