Asked by Anonymous

Anthony went to the store to buy soda. There was a sign that said, "15% off." The soda eas priced at $2.99 How much did the soda cost Anthony? If Anthony paid with a ten dollar bill, how much change did he receive?
Answered by Ms. Sue
10.00 - (0.85 * 2.99) = ?
Answered by Anonymous
I got $15.41?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Hmmm! What a store! It gives you more change than you paid.

Please try again -- remembering that the change you receive must be less than $10.00
Answered by Anonymous
I am sorry because I am really bad at math!! But after multiplying, I got 254.15, then I subtracted that by 10.00 and I got 244.15 now? Can you please explain to me what I have done wrong? :(
Answered by Ms. Sue
You forgot the decimal point.

0.85 * 2.99 = $2.54

Doesn't that make more sense than over $200 for a bottle of soda?

Subtract the cost of the soda from $10.00 to find the amount of change.
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