Question

Every day, Mr. Anthony stops to buy a newspaper and a coffee. The newspaper costs $2.25, and the coffee costs $1.79. Today, he pays with a five-dollar bill. How much change does Mr. Anthony receive today?

Answer 1

Mr. Anthony's total spending is the sum of $2.25 for a newspaper and $1.79 for coffee, totaling $4.04. After paying with a $5 bill, he receives $0.96 in change.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mr. Anthony's total expense for buying a newspaper and a coffee is calculated by adding the cost of the newspaper, which is $2.25, to the cost of the coffee, which is $1.79. This total cost is then subtracted from the $5.00 bill he pays with to find out how much change he should receive.

• Cost of the newspaper: $2.25
• Cost of the coffee: $1.79
• Total cost: $2.25 + $1.79 = $4.04
• Amount paid: $5.00
• Change received: $5.00 - $4.04 = $0.96

Therefore, Mr. Anthony will receive $0.96 in change today after purchasing his newspaper and coffee with a five-dollar bill.