Question

Clarke paid $5 each for three pairs of earrings. The tax rate was 7%. What is the amount Clarke paid?

Answer 1

$16.05

Explanation:

$5 * 3 = $15

7% = .07

.07 * 15 = $1.05 = tax

15 + 1.05 = 16.05

Answer 2

5 x 3 = 15

7% = 0.7 x 15 = 10.5

10.5 + 15 = 25.5

she paid $25.50