Question

Akilan purchased a geometry box for ₹ 25.75, a pencil for ₹ 3.75 and a pen for ₹ 17.90. He gave ₹ 50 to the shopkeeper. What amount did he get back?

Answer 1

Cost of geometry box = ₹ 25.75 (+)

Cost of Pencil box = ₹ 3.75

Cost of a pen               =  ₹ 17.90     
Amount to be paid      =  ₹ 47.40     
Amount paid                =  ₹ 50.00 (−)
Amount to be paid       =  ₹ 47.40    
Amount to get back     =  ₹ 2.60      
∴ Amount to get back = ₹ 2.60