Question

Suppose that Michelle buys a cappuccino from Paul's Cafe and Bakery for 5.25. Michelle was willing to pay up to8.75. What is the difference between the price Michelle paid and the maximum amount she was willing to pay?

1) $3.50
2) $2.50
3) $1.50
4) $3.75

Answer 1

The difference between the price Michelle paid for a cappuccino ($5.25) and the maximum amount she was willing to pay ($8.75) is $3.50.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking how to calculate the difference between the price that Michelle paid for a cappuccino and the maximum amount she was willing to pay. Michelle paid $5.25 for her cappuccino, but she was willing to pay up to $8.75 for it. To find the difference between these two amounts, we subtract the lower amount (the price paid) from the higher amount (the price she was willing to pay).

Therefore, the calculation is:

$8.75 (the maximum willing to pay) - $5.25 (the price paid) = $3.50.

The difference is $3.50, which is the amount Michelle saved by paying less than what she was willing to pay.