How much money was Chuck short at the cashier?

How much money was Chuck short at the cashier?

• A. $1
• B. $2
• C. $5
• D. $0

Answer: (D)

The main idea is what a “short” means in money transactions: a shortfall is a deficit relative to the amount due. If there’s no deficit, the amount short is zero. In this case, Chuck did not owe any extra money or fall short of paying the bill—he had exactly enough to cover the cost, so the short amount is zero dollars.

The main idea is what a “short” means in money transactions: a shortfall is a deficit relative to the amount due. If there’s no deficit, the amount short is zero. In this case, Chuck did not owe any extra money or fall short of paying the bill—he had exactly enough to cover the cost, so the short amount is zero dollars.