1. **State the problem:** Justin bought a shirt for 249.25 and a pair of shorts for 179.25. He gave the cashier 1000. We need to find out how much change he should receive. 2. **Write the formula:** Change = Amount given - Total cost 3. **Calculate the total cost:** Total cost = 249.25 + 179.25 4. **Add the prices:** $$249.25 + 179.25 = 428.50$$ 5. **Calculate the change:** $$\text{Change} = 1000 - 428.50$$ 6. **Subtract to find the change:** $$1000 - 428.50 = 571.50$$ 7. **Answer:** Justin should receive 571.50 as change.