Question

Simon bought 3.5 pounds of Beef on sale for $1.25 per pound at HEB. If Simon gave the cashier $10.00, how much change would he receive from this purchase?

Answer 1

$5.625

Explanation:

Cost per pound of beef = $1.25 per pound

Number of pounds purchased = 3.5 pounds

Amount given to cashier = $10.00

Amount of change to receive from cashier =?

Amount issued to cashier - total cost of beef

Total cost of beef = (number of pounds * cost per pound)

Total cost of beef = (3.5 * 1.25) = $4.375

$10 - $4.375 = $5.625