Question

Mr.Dimaggio buys 4 1/2 pounds of meat at the butcher for $3.88 per pound. If he gives the butch a $20 bill, how much change should he receive?

Answer 1

First multiply 4 1/2 by $3.88 to find out how much Mr. DiMaggio pays. You get 17.46. Now subtract this from 20 to find his change. 20-17.46= 2.54

Mr. DiMaggio will receive $2.54 in change.

Explanation:

Answer 2

First multiply 4 1/2 by $3.88 to find out how much Mr. DiMaggio pays. You get 17.46. Now subtract this from 20 to find his change. 20-17.46= 2.54

Mr. DiMaggio will receive $2.54 in change.