Maria bought groceries for $37.45 and paid with a $50 bill. How much change did she receive?

A $12.45

B $12.55

C $13.45

D $13.55

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

To find the change, subtract the cost of groceries from the amount paid: $50.00 - $37.45 = $12.55.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Maria bought groceries for $37.45 and paid with a $50 bill. How much change did she receive?" is Option B: $12.55.

The other options — A) $12.45, C) $13.45, D) $13.55 — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: To find the change, subtract the cost of groceries from the amount paid: $50.00 - $37.45 = $12.55.

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Maria bought groceries for $37.45 and paid with a $50 bill. How much change did she receive?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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