Question

Bruce bought some food for a Sunday family gathering. He bought: 3 pounds of chicken which cost $3.99 per pound. He also picked up some vegetables: 6 ears of corn, on sale for only $0.75 each and 2 cans of beans for only $0.69 each can. To balance the meal, he also bought a head of lettuce for $2.49 and two tomatoes for a dollar. I a) how much did Bruce spend on the feast? b) How much change should he expect if he went shopping with $30?​

Answer 1

cost

Chicken = $11.97

Corn = $4.50

Beans = $1.38

Lettuce = $2.49

Tomatoes = $1

Answer A.

Add it all together and you will get $21.34

Answer B.

Take $21.34 away from $30 and you will get $8.66