1. Max spent $3.00 + $2.00 = $5.00.
2. John’s total before discount: $5.00 + $4.00 + $7.00 = $16.00. After 20% off: $16.00 × 0.80 = $12.80.
3. Michelle’s total: hot dog $3.25 + hamburger $4.20 + sub $5.50 + 3 sodas at 50% off ($1.25 × 0.50 = $0.625 each, so 3 × $0.625 = $1.875). Total: $3.25 + $4.20 + $5.50 + $1.875 = $14.825 → $14.83 (rounded).
4. Shannon’s total before discount: $7.99 + $4.25 + $1.99 = $14.23. After 15% off: $14.23 × 0.85 = $12.0955 → $12.10 (rounded). Change from $20: $20.00 - $12.10 = $7.90.
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