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A shopper purchases one of each of the items in the list above at the prices indicated. Which of the following is closest to the change the shopper would receive after paying with a $20 bill?

1) $10
2) $11
3) $12
4) $13

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Final answer:

The closest amount of change the shopper would receive after paying $20 is $11.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the change the shopper would receive, we need to calculate the total cost of the items purchased and subtract it from $20.00. Adding up the prices given, we have:

  1. Total: $56.75
  2. Total: $43.25
  3. Total: $65.00
  4. Total: $25.50
  5. Total: $18.75
  6. Total: $59.00
  7. Total: $21.50
  8. Total: $44.50
  9. Total: $12.50
  10. Total: $43.00
  11. Total: $89.50
  12. Total: $99.35
  13. Total: $235.75
  14. Total: $300.50
  15. Total: $678.25

The closest amount to the change the shopper would receive after paying with a $20 bill is $11.00 (option 2).

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