Question

Henry buys a softball for $16 plus a 9% tax. Ella buys a pair of shoes for $17 plus a 9% tax. Enter the difference in the amount

Henry and Ella paid, including tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

The different of the tax was 0.09 cents

Explanation:

1. Find how much the tax was

Henry = (16/100) (9) = (0.16) (9) = $1.44

Ella = (17/100) (9) = (0.17) (9) = $1.53

2. Subtract the taxes

1.53 - 1.44 = 0.09 cent