Change from a Purchase

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What is change in a purchase?

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Change is the amount of money returned to a buyer after they pay for an item, calculated as the difference between the amount paid and the total cost of the items purchased.

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How do you calculate change?

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To calculate change, subtract the total cost of the items from the amount paid. Change = Amount Paid - Total Cost.

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If Dan pays $20 for items costing $16.27, how much change does he receive?

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$3.73

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What is the total cost of items if one item costs $10 and another costs $5?

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The total cost is $15.

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If Mary buys two games for $14.12 and $11.75, what is the total cost?

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The total cost is $25.87.

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How much change does Mary get if she pays with two $20 bills?

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$14.13

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What is the importance of knowing how to calculate change?

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Knowing how to calculate change helps in budgeting, understanding transactions, and ensuring accurate financial exchanges.

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If Benny buys 2 packs of cards for $3.18 each and a deck for $12.42, what is his total expenditure?

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His total expenditure is $18.78.

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What is the total amount Mike spent if he buys speakers for $85.20 and tires for $72.35?

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Mike spent a total of $157.55.

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If Ellen wants to buy three items costing $49.95, $19.95, and $21.95, what is the total cost?

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The total cost is $91.85.