Question

Will give out medals. Which should be calculated first to solve this problem?

West's mother gave him $40 to spend at the toy store to buy presents for his cousins. West already had $20 saved from doing errands. West bought 3 toy trucks for $9.99 each and a basketball for $8.99. West had to pay 9% tax on his purchases. How much did West spend?

Answer 1

A.
the cost of 3 basketballs

B.
the total cost of one toy trucks and one basketball

C.
the amount of tax paid

D.
the cost of 3 toy trucks

Answer 2

I am gonna have to say D

Answer 3

thx

Answer 4

your welcome :)

Answer 5

i see how u got that now

Answer 6

good to hear....he is not even buying 3 basketballs so that ain't it...and why would you need the cost of just 1 truck when your buying 3....you will eventually need to find the tax, but that comes later.