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Hazel bought 2 cans of sardines at ₱24 each and 3 packs of noodles at ₱56 each from a sari-sari store. If Hazel paid with ₱400, how much change did Hazel receive?

  1. ₱216
  2. ₱352
  3. ₱184
  4. ₱320

Answer

C. ₱184

Solution

Cost = 2(24) + 3(56) = ₱216. Change = ₱400 − ₱216 = ₱184.

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