Did you get it right?
This grocery counter puzzle asks whether the change shown on the receipt is correct. The total is $13.65, the customer paid $20.00, and the receipt says the change is $6.25.
The Answer
The correct answer is: No. The correct change should be $6.35..
Here is why
- Start with $20.00 paid.
- Subtract the total: $20.00 – $13.65.
- The result is $6.35, so $6.25 is short by 10 cents.
Why people miss it
The numbers are close, and many people glance at the receipt without doing the exact subtraction.
What answer did you get before checking?
