Question

Anna gave the clerk two 10-dollar bills. 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.

Answer 1

The clerk is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reason why the clerk was correct is fairly simple.

The reason is that .75x2=1.5, then 13.99+1.5=15.49.

Answer 2

Answer: 5.49

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer is 5.49 because 10 - 4.51 = 5.49

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