Question

Samuel bought 32 and 1/2 ft of window trim at a hardware store the trim cost $1.75 per foot including sales tax if Samuel paid with a $100 bill how much change should he have received

Answer 1

The amount of change he should received is

$100 - $56.875

= $43.125

= $43.13

Explanation:

Length of window trim = 32 and 1/2 ft

Cost per foot = $1.75

Amount paid = $100

Total cost of window trim = 32.5×1.75 = $56.875

The amount of change he should received is

$100 - $56.875

= $43.125

= $43.13