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Kiko bought 2 cans of sardines at ₱9 each and 5 packs of noodles at ₱36 each from a sari-sari store. If Kiko paid with ₱300, how much change did Kiko receive?

  1. ₱198
  2. ₱102
  3. ₱282
  4. ₱255

Answer

B. ₱102

Solution

Cost = 2(9) + 5(36) = ₱198. Change = ₱300 − ₱198 = ₱102.

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