Did you get it right?
This practical money puzzle shows a coffee for $2.75, pie for $3.50, and a $1.00 tip. She pays with $10.00 and asks how much change she should receive.
The Answer
The correct answer is: $2.75.
Here is why
- Add the cost: $2.75 + $3.50 = $6.25.
- Add the tip: $6.25 + $1.00 = $7.25.
- Subtract from $10.00: $10.00 – $7.25 = $2.75.
Why people miss it
People often forget the tip or add the cents too quickly. Writing the total first makes the change easy.
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