Question

Richard goes to the electronics store. He buys 2 memory cards that cost $8.99 each and 3 packages of batteries that are on sale for $7.47 each. He also buys a case for his cell phone for $2.99 and a wireless headset for $29.99. What is the total cost of Richard’s items, before sales tax?

Answer 1

The total cost is $73.37; just add everything up.

Answer 2

$82.36

Explanation:

Given :

Richard buys 2 memory cards that cost $8.99 each and 3 packages of batteries that are on sale for $7.47 each.

He also buys a case for his cell phone for $2.99 and a wireless headset for $29.99.

To Find: What is the total cost of Richard’s items, before sales tax?

Solution:

Cost of 1 memory card = $8.99

Cost of 2 memory card =
`8.99 * 2=17.98`

Cost of 1 battery = $7.47

So, cost of 3 batteries =
`7.47 * 3=22.41`

Cost of cell phone = $2.99

Cost of headset = $29.99

Total cost of Items = $8.99+$17.98+$22.41+ $2.99+ $29.99

=$82.36

Thus the total cost of Richard’s items, before sales tax is $82.36