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Paolo bought 6 cans of sardines at ₱33 each and 5 packs of noodles at ₱50 each from a sari-sari store. If Paolo paid with ₱600, how much change did Paolo receive?

  1. ₱152
  2. ₱448
  3. ₱402
  4. ₱517

Answer

A. ₱152

Solution

Cost = 6(33) + 5(50) = ₱448. Change = ₱600 − ₱448 = ₱152.

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