Question

Violet is buying a $24 scarf. If sales tax is

7.25% and she hands the cashier $30, how
much change will she get?

Answer 1

$4.26

Explanation:

Answer 2

$4.26

Explanation:

The tax will be ...

7.25% × $24 = $1.74

so the total with tax is ...

$24 +1.74 = $25.74

Change is the difference between the amount tendered and this total amount:

$30.00 -25.74 = $4.26

Violet can expect $4.26 in change.