Question

After school one night, I had to stop at the local office supply store and pick up a few items. I bought 2 packages of page dividers. They each cost $3.79. I bought one package of Post-It Tabs that cost $6.79. Finally, I bought a large binder for $11.99. Sales tax was 7.5% and I paid with a 50 dollar bill. How much change did I receive?

Answer 1

$21.66

Explanation:

Add up all of the costs

3.79 + 3.79 + 6.79 + 11.99 = 26.36

Then multiply by the sales tax

26.36 x 7.5% = 1.98

Add the total cost and the tax

26.36 + 1.98 = 28.34

Subtract 28.34 from 50

50 - 28.34 = 21.66

That is how much change you recieve after your purchase.