Question

Giovanni went to the Lowe’s looking for supplies. He bought three pounds of cement for $27.75 per pound. A plant for $12.58. He paid $8.99 is sales taxes. How much did he pay in total at Lowe’s?

Answer 1

104.82

1Step-by-step explanation:

27.75 times 3 equals 83.25 plus 12.58 equals 95.83 then add 8.99 which is $104.92

Answer 2

Explanation:

Hey there! Let's break this answer down.

1. If he bough 3 pounds of cement for $27.75 each, that 3x27.75, which is $83.25. So he spent $83.25 on cement.

2. Next, add $12.58 for the cost of the plant to $83.25, which $95.83.

3. Finally, he paid $8.99 for the sales tax. When adding that to $95.83, we get $104.82.

So, his total was $104.82.

Have a great day!