Did She Get the Right Change? Answer

Did you get it right?

This life math puzzle shows a pharmacy counter receipt. The total is $12.45, the customer paid $20.00, and the shown change is $7.45. The question is whether that change is correct.

The Answer

The correct answer is: No. The correct change should be $7.55..

Here is why

1. Start with the amount paid: $20.00.
2. Subtract the total: $20.00 – $12.45 = $7.55.
3. The receipt shows $7.45, which is 10 cents short.

Why people miss it

The numbers look close, and many people glance only at the dollars. The cents are where the mistake is hiding.

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