Zeke goes to a skate shop with his friend Tristan. Tristan buys a helmet that costs $28.75. Zeke finds a helmet that is 
3
5
 of the cost of Tristan's helmet. If Zeke gives the cashier a $20 bill, how much change will he receive?

To find how much change Zeke will receive, let's go step by step:

1. **Cost of Tristan's helmet** = $28.75
2. Zeke's helmet is $\frac{3}{5}$ of the cost of Tristan's helmet, so:
   \[
   \text{Cost of Zeke's helmet} = \frac{3}{5} \times 28.75 = \frac{3 \times 28.75}{5}
   \]
3. Multiply:
   \[
   3 \times 28.75 = 86.25
   \]
4. Now, divide by 5:
   \[
   \frac{86.25}{5} = 17.25
   \]
   So, Zeke's helmet costs $17.25.

5. Zeke gives the cashier a $20 bill. To find the change, subtract the cost of the helmet from the $20:
   \[
   20 - 17.25 = 2.75
   \]
   So, Zeke will receive $2.75 in change.

---

Would you like a detailed explanation or have any other questions? 

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:
1. What if Zeke's helmet was 4/5 the cost of Tristan's? How much would he pay?
2. If Zeke bought two helmets at the same cost, how much would he need to pay?
3. What would happen if Tristan's helmet was discounted by 10%? How much would it cost?
4. How much change would Zeke get if he gave the cashier $50 instead of $20?
5. If both Zeke and Tristan bought helmets, what would be the total cost?

**Tip:** Always check if there's enough cash to cover your purchases before going to the cashier!

Zeke goes to a skate shop with his friend Tristan. Tristan buys a helmet that costs $28.75. Zeke finds a helmet that is 3/5 of the cost of Tristan's helmet. If Zeke gives the cashier a $20 bill, how much change will he receive?

Learn how to calculate Zeke's change when buying a helmet that costs 3/5 of his friend's helmet. This problem covers key concepts like ratios, multiplication, and subtraction, making it suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

Math Problem Statement

Solution

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Formulas

Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Related Recommendation