Question

You have birthday money, totaling $50, to spend. What is the most you can buy, plus pay 6% sales tax, and still not spend more than the $50? Write an equation or inequality modeling this situation.

Answer 1

How would you calculate 6% of 50?

Answer 2

.06 x 50

Answer 3

Ok good. You know you only have $50 to spend so essentially you can spend \[x+(0.06*50)=50\]
You just need to solve for x.

Answer 4

Thanks. x = 47

Answer 5

Yes :) You're welcome!