Question

Ansusha brings a$20 bill to the store. She purchases 4 pair of socks for $2.25 each and a new belt for $7.50.How much change will Ansusha receive when She pays for her cloths?

Answer 1

$3.5

Explanation:

Give data

Total amount brought to store=$20

Cost of sock=$2.25

Total cost of 4 socks= 2.25*4=$9

cost of belt=$7.5

total expenses made= total cost of 4 socks+ cost of belt

= 9+7.5= $16.5

The change she will recieve is= Total amount -total expenses

=20-16.5

=$3.5

Therefore the change is $3.5