Question

Mrs. Taylor bought a water tube to pull behind her boat. The tube cost $87.00 and 9% sales tax was added at the register. Mrs, Taylor gave the cashier five $20 bills. How much change should she have received? *

Answer 1

The total was $7.83+$87.00=$94.83.

Explanation:

87-9%=79.17= you saved 7.83 but if you add 7.83 to 87.00 you get 94.83 therefore it is your total.