Question

Marcus buys a pair that cost $35.99 plus 5.5% tax. Tai buys a pair of shoes that cost $ 39.99 plus 9% tax. Tai uses a coupon off her purchase. What is the difference in the total cost to the nearest cent that Marcus and Tai pay for their shoes?

Answer 1

The difference is $5.62

Explanation:

The total cost Marcus will pay is

35.99 + 5.5% of 35.99

= 35.99 + 0.055(35.99) = 35.99 + 1.97945 = 37.96945

The total cost Tai will pay is;

39.99 + 9% of 39.99

= 39.99 + 0.09(39.99) = 43.5891

The difference between the total costs will be;

43.5891 - 37.96945 = 5.61965

To the nearest cent, this is 5.62