Anusha brings a $20 bill to the store. She purchases 4 pairs of socks for $2.25 each and a new belt for $7.50. How much change will Anusha receive when she pays for her clothes?

The four pairs of socks cost 4 × $2.25 = $9.00. Add the $7.50 belt to get a total of $16.50, then subtract that from the $20 bill: $20.00 − $16.50 = $3.50. Anusha receives $3.50 in change, choice A.

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