Question

Dave buys a baseball for $15 plus an 8% tax. Mel buys a football for $20 plus an 8% tax. What is the difference in the amount Dave and Mel paid, including tax? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

Answer: $5.40

Explanation:

First we will find the tax amount for Dave by multiplying 8% by 15.

8% * 15 = 1.2

Now add it to the original price of the baseball which is 15.

15 + 1.2= 16.20 This means Dave paid $16.20 in total.

Now find the tax amount for Mel.

20 * 8% = 1.6

Add 1.6 to the original price which is $20.

1.6 + 20 = 21.60

Mel also paid $21.60 in total.

To find the difference we need to subtract the lowest amount from the highest amount.

21.60 - 16.20 = 5.40