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− | <math>50</math> cents is equivalent to <math>\textdollar 0.50.</math> Then the three apples cost <math>3 \times \textdollar 0.50 = \textdollar 1.50.</math> The change | + | <math>50</math> cents is equivalent to <math>\textdollar 0.50.</math> Then the three apples cost <math>3 \times \textdollar 0.50 = \textdollar 1.50.</math> The change Margie receives is <math>\textdollar 5.00 - \textdollar 1.50 = \boxed{\textbf{(E)}\ \textdollar 3.50}</math> |
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Problem
Margie bought apples at a cost of cents per apple. She paid with a 5-dollar bill. How much change did Margie receive?
Solution
cents is equivalent to Then the three apples cost The change Margie receives is
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See Also
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