Question

Matthew bought 4 new compact discs at $16.99 each and a carrying case for $35.89. He paid 8 1/4% sales tax on his purchases. If Matthew paid $112.42 total, determine if he paid the correct amount.

a. Matthew paid $0.15 too little for his purchases.



b. Matthew paid $0.16 too much for his purchases.



c. Matthew paid $0.05 too much for his purchases.



d. Matthew paid the correct amount for his purchases.

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: D. Matthew paid the correct amount for his purchases.

Explanation:

($16.99 x 4) + $35.89 = $103.85 --cost of purchases

8.25% of $103.85 = $8.57 --sales tax

$103.85 + $8.57 = $112.42 --total cost