Answer:
$4.03
Explanation:
there are two ways to work this problem:
a) find out what 15% of 3.50 and add it to 3.50; requires two steps
b) multiply 3.50 and 1.15 which will give you the answer in one step
Solutions:
a) 3.5 × .15 = 0.5250 which is 0.53 rounded to the nearest penny
now add 3.50 and 0.53 to get 4.03
b) multiply 3.50 and 1.15 to get 4.025 and round to 4.03