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Small pizza (plain) $8.99
Large pizza (plain) $13.99
Each topping $0.75

Anna ordered a large pizza
with 2 toppings. What was the total cost of her pizza Show your equation and the total cost

Part B

Anna gave the clerk two 10- dollar bill. She received $4.51 in change. Anna said the clerk was incorrect and should have given her 14.51. Who is correct Explain your answer and include an equation or example using money to support your answer.

User Cristian Bregant
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she pays 15.49, so her change should be 4.51 since 20-15.49=4.51
User Applejag
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Answer:

$15.49

Explanation:

0.75 x 2 = 1.5

1.50 + 13.99 = 15.49

The clerk is correct; Anna only gave 20 dollars (10x2). 20 - 15.49 = 4.51, which then would be the correct change.

User Vicente Quintans
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