Question

While working at a yard sale, Ying helps a customer who buys items that cost $5, $2,$2.50, and $0.25. The customer hand Ying $3 and says to keep the $0.18 change. How much did the cusomer think the total was? What mistake did the customer make? Explain.

Answer 1

What do you think?

Answer 2

I think that the customer gave too little money. That's all I know...

Answer 3

The customer mistook the $5 for $.05 and the $2 for $.02

Answer 4

Thank you for the help

Answer 5

When I add them all together I get 2.82 not 3.18.

Answer 6

I still don’t get what the problem is asking. Anyone can help?
Thanks

Answer 7

Never mind, now I know
I for some reason, did not understand the problem at first. 🤣

Answer 8

Haha that was a pretty silly mistake! 😂😂😂😂😂

Answer 9

I don't get it please give me the answer🙏🙏

Answer 10

I do not get it either hahahahahaha

Answer 11

I dont get it either🫤

Answer 12

The costumer though $5 and $2 was 0.05 and 0.02, when you add it all together (2.50+0.25+0.05+0.2) is 2.82 when you get that you realize the customer gave 3 dollars and Ying kept 0.18 cents, 2.82+0.18=3.00

Answer 13

$.06