Question

Elliot and Katy both bought the same lunchbox for $6. Elliot lives in Oklahoma and pays 4.5% in sales tax, while Katy lives in South Carolina and pays 6% in sales tax. How much more did Katy pay in sales tax than Elliot? A.$0.09 B.$0.27 C.$0.63 D.$0.36

Answer 1

the answer is A.
Elliot pays a total of $0.27 in tax
Katy pays a total of $0.36 in tax

`0.36 - 0.27 = 0.09`

Answer 2

The answer is A.$0.09!