Question

Carson wants to put up a glow in the dark consultation display in his bedroom. He needs a pack of two-sided tape which costs $12. The star stickers cost $14 per pack and he wants to buy three packs. What is a good explanation of how much change Carson will get back if he gives the cash register $75?

Answer 1

To determine the change Carson will receive, calculate the total cost for three packs of star stickers and tape, subtract this from the amount given at the register, resulting in a change of $21.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate how much change Carson will get back after purchasing his glow in the dark star stickers and two-sided tape, we first need to determine the total cost of the items. He wants to buy three packs of star stickers at $14 per pack and one pack of two-sided tape for $12.

1. Multiply the cost of one pack of star stickers by the number of packs: $14 × 3 = $42.
2. Add the cost of the two-sided tape: $42 + $12 = $54.
3. Subtract the total cost from the amount of money Carson gives to the cashier: $75 - $54 = $21.

Therefore, Carson will get $21 in change when he gives the cashier $75.