Question

The price of an item is $12.25. You give the cashier a $10 and a $5 bill. What is the change?

Answer 1

10 + 5 = 15
You give the cashier $15.

15 - 12.25 = 2.75

Your change is $2.25

Answer 2

Since $10+$5=$15 and $15-$12.25 is $2.75, the change will be $2.75