Question

While grocery shopping, Hassan predicted his total amount due at the cash register would be $56. His prediction was 8% higher than the actual total. What was the actual total amount due? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

51.52 Because 56 times 0.08 is 4.48 and 56- 4.48 is 51.52

Answer 2

Answer:

1400/27

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the given conditions, formulate: 56/ (8% +1) Calculate the sum
or

difference: 56/1.08 Multiply both the numerator and denominator with the
same

integer: 5600/108 Cross out the

common factor: 1400/27