Maxine pays for 15 swimming lessons. Each lesson costs $£2.25$. She pays with $£40$. We need to find out how much change she will get back.

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2025/5/11

1. Problem Description

Maxine pays for 15 swimming lessons. Each lesson costs £2.25£2.25. She pays with £40£40. We need to find out how much change she will get back.

2. Solution Steps

First, calculate the total cost of the 15 swimming lessons.
Total cost = (Number of lessons) * (Cost per lesson)
Total cost = 15£2.2515 * £2.25
Total cost = £33.75£33.75
Next, calculate the change Maxine receives by subtracting the total cost from the amount she paid.
Change = (Amount paid) - (Total cost)
Change = £40£33.75£40 - £33.75
Change = £6.25£6.25

3. Final Answer

The change Maxine will get from £40£40 is £6.25£6.25.

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