Question

The cost before tax for an order of CDs from Music & More store was $214.60. If the store ordered 20 equally priced CDs, and the total shipping and handling fee was $15.00, what was the cost of one CD?

Answer 1

$9.98

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Cost of one CD = $9.98

Explanation:

Total cost = $214.60

Total shipping and handling fee = $15.00

Number of CDs = 20

Cost of 20 CDs = Total cost - Total shipping and handling fee

= $214.60 - $15.00

= $199.60

Cost of one CD = $199.60 / 20

= $9.98

Cost of one CD = $9.98