Question

Avion buys a pair of shoes for $250 plus an 9% tax. Brandon buys a pair of shoes for $220 plus an 9% tax. Write the difference in the amount Avion and Brandon paid, including tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

The total amount that Avion paid (including taxes) is:

`250(1+0.09)=250(1.09)=272.50`

dollars, and the total amount that Brandon paid (including taxes) is:

`220\cdot(1+0.09)=220(1.09)=239.80`

dollars.

Then, the difference in the amount Avion and Brandon paid is:

`272.50-239.80=32.70`

Answer: $32.70.