Did you get it right?
This cafe receipt puzzle asks you to add coffee, soup, pie, and tip without a calculator.
The Answer
The correct answer is: $18.50.
Here is why
- Coffee and soup are $4.25 + $5.50 = $9.75.
- Pie and tip are $3.75 + $5.00 = $8.75.
- Now add $9.75 + $8.75 = $18.50.
Why people miss it
The cents make this easy to miscount, especially when adding 75 cents twice.
What answer did you get before checking?