Math Problem Statement

Jamie was given $20 to go swimming. She paid $5.25 to get in, $1.75 for a bottle of water, and bought two bags of chips which were 0.75. How much change should she have received?

Solution

Let's break down Jamie's expenses:

  1. Entry Fee: $5.25
  2. Bottle of Water: $1.75
  3. Two Bags of Chips: $0.75 each, so 2 × $0.75 = $1.50

Now, let's add up the total cost:

5.25+1.75+1.50=8.505.25 + 1.75 + 1.50 = 8.50

Jamie started with $20, so the change she should receive is:

20.008.50=11.5020.00 - 8.50 = 11.50

Jamie should have received $11.50 in change.

Would you like any further details on this? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do we calculate the total cost when there are multiple items?
  2. What would happen if one of the prices was changed (e.g., if the chips were $1 each)?
  3. How would we handle a situation where Jamie paid with a $50 bill instead of $20?
  4. Can this problem be solved using percentages instead of subtraction?
  5. How can we track expenses if Jamie buys multiple items like this regularly?

Tip: When tracking expenses, it's useful to list each item and its price to ensure you don't overlook anything!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Basic Arithmetic
Subtraction
Addition

Formulas

Total cost = sum of individual expenses
Change = Amount given - Total cost

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 4-6