Question

While back-to-school shopping, Gretchen

bought a binder for $4, 2 packs of pencils for
$2.50 each, and a backpack for $19. If the
sales tax rate is 8%, how much did Gretchen
pay altogether?

Answer 1

In total Gretchen spent $30.24

Answer 2

her total cost is: $28.00
her tax is: $2.24
her total cost is: $30.24