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Liam wants to buy a Nintendo Switch. The Switch costs $350 plus tax. He has $380. If tax is 9%, will he have enough to buy the Switch?

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Switch=$350 + tax = ???

Liam's Money= $380

350*9/100=tax

tax=$31.50

350+31.50=$381.50

that's how much he would need to pay: 381.50

so:

no he won't have enough money. he's 1.50 short

User Adz
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Explanation:

I'm not a 100 % sure but 350.00 x 0.06 =21 so 350 +21 = 371.00

User Stefan Feuerhahn
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