Making change word problems
Count up from the price, or subtract.
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Noah buys a notebook for R3.25 and pays with a R10 note. How much change does Noah get?
Answer: R6.75
Zara buys a puzzle for R15.11 and pays with a R20 note. How much change does Zara get?
Answer: R4.89
Ava buys a bike bell for R9.79 and pays with a R10 note. How much change does Ava get?
Answer: R0.21
Tip: Count up from the price, or subtract.
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