Question:

Fern bought groceries that cost $14.38. She paid the store

Last updated: 7/20/2022

Fern bought groceries that cost $14.38. She paid the store

Fern bought groceries that cost $14.38. She paid the store clerk, Ping, with a $20 bill. 2 pennies makes the total $14.40. 6 dimes makes it $15.00, and 6 dollars makes it $20. Did the clerk make a mistake in giving Fern her change? You may use the scratchpad to show your work. A No, she received $6.62 in change. B Yes, Ping should give Fern 6 pennies and 2 dimes. C Yes, Ping should give Fern 3 dimes and 8 pennies. D Yes, Ping should give five one-dollar bills, not six.