Which two answer options describe a correct way to solve this problem?

Frida bought a bagel for $1.25 and a cup of coffee for $2.70. How much change did Frida get back from $10?

A.

Step 1: Subtract $1.25 from $10.00.

Step 2: Subtract $2.70 from the answer.

B.

Step 1: Add $1.25 and $2.70.

Step 2: Subtract the sum from $10.00.

C.

Step 1: Add $1.25 and $2.70.

Step 2: Add the sum to $10.00.

D.

Step 1: Subtract $1.25 from $2.70.

Step 2: Subtract that answer from $10.00.

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18 October, 20:03

Which two answer options describe a correct way to solve this problem?

Frida bought a bagel for $1.25 and a cup of coffee for $2.70. How much change did Frida get back from $10?

A.

Step 1: Subtract $1.25 from $10.00.

Step 2: Subtract $2.70 from the answer.

B.

Step 1: Add $1.25 and $2.70.

Step 2: Subtract the sum from $10.00.

C.

Step 1: Add $1.25 and $2.70.

Step 2: Add the sum to $10.00.

D.

Step 1: Subtract $1.25 from $2.70.

Step 2: Subtract that answer from $10.00.

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Schaefer · Answer 1

The answers would be A, and B. Think about it in terms of you paying for the bagel and coffee. You would want your change back and you would want the correct amount back, because you gotta buy those gummy bears.

Shayna · Answer 2

The answer is B) add 1.25 and 2.70 and subtract that from 10.00