Question

Solve the following problem Jana buys a dress for 25.98 and a blouse for 14.99.

The total sales is 2.46.

A. What is the total cost of her purchase.

B. If Jana pays with a $50 bill, how much change should she receive.

Answer 1

A. The total cost of her purchase would be $43.43 because 25.98 + 14.99 + 2.46 = 43.43

B. Jana should recieve $6.57 because
50 - 43.43 = 6.57.

Answer 2

A. $43.43

B. $6.57

Explanation

The cost of a dress purchased by Jana = $25.98

the cost of a blouse = $14.99

Total sales tax = $2.46

A. The total cost of her purchase = 25.98 + 14.99 + 2.46

= $43.43

B. If Jana pays with a $50, she receive change = $50.00 - $43.43

= $6.57