Did you get it right?
This change-counting puzzle shows a 20 dollar bill and a receipt. Add the items first, then figure out how much change should come back.
The Answer
The correct answer is: $6.25.
Here is why
- Add the receipt: 2.50 + 3.75 + 3.50 + 4.00 = 13.75.
- Subtract from the amount paid: 20.00 – 13.75 = 6.25.
- The correct change is $6.25.
Why people miss it
Many people try to answer from the coins at the bottom, but the real task is to add the receipt and subtract it from 20 dollars.
What answer did you get before checking?
