Question

To get ready for a new school year, Meg 3 pens for $.79 each ,2notebooks for$1.29 each ,and 4 folders for $1.15 each.Sales tax for all of the items was $.38 .How many change will Meg get back from a$20?

Answer 1

change will be $10.07

Answer 2

I know this question has already been answered, but I believe an explanation would be helpful

3 X 0.79 = $2.37
2 X 1.29 = $2.58
4 X 1.15 = $4.60
2.37 + 2.58 + 4.60 + 0.38 = $9.93

$20 - $9.93 = $10.07