Question

Britney is buying a shirt and a hat at the mall. The shirt costs $32.61, and the hat costs $19.82. If Britney gives the sales clerk $100.00. how much change should she receive? (Ignore sales tax.)

A. $44.47
B. $57.32
C. $52.43
D. $47.57

Answer 1

D. $47.57

Explanation:

Add up the cost of the two items

$32.61 + $19.82 = $52.43

subtract the cost for the $100

100-52.43 = 47.57

The change is D. $47.57

Answer 2

$47.57

Explanation:

cost of the t-shirt = $32.61

cost of the hat= $19.32

total cost of items she bought= 32.61+19.82= $52.43

Amount of change she received= 100-52.43= $47.57