Question

Chris has $21.50. He wants a book for $5.85 and a CD for 14.99. The sales tax is 6.25% Does he have enough money to buy the book and the CD?

Answer 1

Total (without tax) = 5.85 + 14.99 = 20.84


Now add 6.25% of that total onto the total


20.84 + 0.0625*20.84 = 22.1425


So the total with tax is $22.14


Since Chris only has $21.50, which is less than $22.14, this means he does NOT have enough money.

Answer 2

No. $5.85+$14.99=$20.84
(20.84)(0.0625)=$1.30 tax

$20.84+1.30=$22.14

Answer 3

thanks both of you

Answer 4

You're welcome