Gretchen bought a sweater for $23.89. In addition, she had to pay $1.43 in sales tax. She gave the sales clerk $30. How much change did Gretchen receive from her total purchase?

30 - (23.89 + 1.43) = ?

30-(23.89+1.43)

To find out how much change Gretchen received, we need to subtract her total purchase (including sales tax) from the amount she gave to the sales clerk.

1. First, calculate the total purchase amount by adding the price of the sweater and the sales tax: $23.89 + $1.43 = $25.32.

2. Next, subtract the total purchase amount from the amount she gave to the sales clerk: $30 - $25.32 = $4.68.

Therefore, Gretchen received $4.68 in change from her total purchase.

To find out how much change Gretchen received, we need to subtract the total purchase amount from the amount she gave to the sales clerk.

The total purchase amount is the sum of the sweater price and the sales tax.
Sweater price = $23.89
Sales tax = $1.43

Adding these two amounts together:
Total purchase amount = $23.89 + $1.43 = $25.32

Now, subtract the total purchase amount from the amount Gretchen gave the sales clerk:
Change = Amount given - Total purchase amount
Change = $30 - $25.32
Change = $4.68

Therefore, Gretchen received $4.68 in change from her total purchase.