Answer: Hardware Store Receipt Math Puzzle

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This receipt math puzzle asks you to add tape, glue, brush, and batteries without using a calculator.

Answer: Hardware Store Receipt Math Puzzle

The Answer

The correct answer is: $21.75.

Here is why

  1. Tape and glue are $4.50 + $3.25 = $7.75.
  2. Brush and batteries are $5.75 + $8.25 = $14.00.
  3. Now add $7.75 + $14.00 = $21.75.

Why people miss it

The cents are easy to miscount, especially when two pairs add to clean dollar amounts.

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