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-$14.56=$5.44

The mechanic would get $5.44 back as change.

Answer 2

The change he will receive is:

$ 5.44

Explanation:

It is given that:

A mechanic buys $14.56 worth of parts from a supplier.

Also he pays a bill of : $ 20

This means that the change he will receive is:

= Amount of Bill he paid - Amount of purchase he made.

= $ (20-14.56)

= $ 5.44

Hence, the answer is: $ 5.44