Question

Dave buys a baseball for $15 plus an 8% tax. Mel buys a football for $20 plus an 8% tax. How much more did Mel pay than Dave? show your work and answer in complete sentence. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

4.6

Explanation:

Answer 2

4.6, or 4.60

Don't forget the dollar signs.

Explanation:

8 percent of 15 = 1.2.

15-1.2=13.8

8 percent of 20 = 1.6

20-1.6=18.4

18.4-13.8=4.6