Math Problem Statement
Fred paid 4.90 total for bananas, after a 3 dollar coupon and 8.29 for peaches with a $20 dollar bill how much change did Fred receive?
Solution
Let's break this down step by step:
1. Bananas:
- Fred paid $4.90 after using a $3 coupon.
- The total cost of the bananas before applying the coupon was:
2. Peaches:
- Fred paid $8.29 for peaches.
3. Total cost:
Now, the total amount Fred spent is:
4. Payment and Change:
Fred paid with a $20 bill. To find the change, subtract the total cost from the $20:
Final Answer:
Fred received $3.81 in change.
Do you want any details or have further questions?
Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:
- How would the total change differ if Fred didn't have the $3 coupon?
- What percentage of the $20 did Fred spend?
- If Fred received an additional coupon for the peaches, how would that affect his total cost?
- How much would Fred spend if the price of bananas increased by 10%?
- What would Fred's total be if he bought an extra kilogram of peaches at the same price per kilogram?
Tip: Always check if your given coupon or discount applies before calculating the total.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Basic Arithmetic
Addition
Subtraction
Formulas
Total cost = (Cost of bananas + Cost of peaches)
Change = Amount paid - Total cost
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 4-6