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Joshua wants to buy a pair

of jeans for $45.00. The tax
rate is 3.4%. If Joshua has
$50, does he have enough
money to pay for the jeans?
Justify your answer.

User Nlh
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23 votes

Answer:

yes

Explanation:

3.4% = .034

.034 x 45 = 1.53

1.53$ + 45$ = 46.53$

46.53$ > 50

yes, he dose have enough money

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