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Carlo bought 3 cans of sardines at ₱9 each and 4 packs of noodles at ₱17 each from a sari-sari store. If Carlo paid with ₱200, how much change did Carlo receive?

  1. ₱95
  2. ₱173
  3. ₱174
  4. ₱105

Answer

D. ₱105

Solution

Cost = 3(9) + 4(17) = ₱95. Change = ₱200 − ₱95 = ₱105.

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