Henry paid for his lunch and wrote this equation to represent the change he got back from the cashier.

20 - l = 14.5

Which situation could be described by this equation?

A.

Henry knows he paid $14.50 for lunch. He knows he got $20 back from the cashier. He does not know how much he paid the cashier.

B.

Henry knows he gave the cashier $14.50. He doesn't know how much his lunch cost. He knows he got $20 back from the cashier.

C.

Henry knows he gave the cashier $20. He does not know how much his lunch cost. He knows he got $14.50 back from the cashier.

D.

Henry knows his lunch cost $20. He knows his change was $14.50. He does not know how much he gave the cashier.

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5 August, 18:10

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Answers (2)

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Nina Carlson · Answer 1

I think its c because he had 20 and he paid to and he got back the 14

Lindsey · Answer 2

C. is most likely the correct answer