Question

Jen bought a new brush for $10.50

and a set of paints for $22.50. To
find the sales tax, multiply the total
amount by 0.05. If she paid with a
$50 bill, how much change did she
receive?

Answer 1

$22.50+$10.50=$33.00

0.05×33.00=$1. 65+$33.00=$34.65

Answer 2

$15.35

Explanation:

Brush = $10.50

Paint = $22.50

Sales tax = (10.50 + 22.50) x 0.05 = $1.65

Add up all the money Jen needs to pay = 10.50 + 22.50 + 1.65 = $34.65

Jen paid with a $50 bill so subtract 34.65 from 50 to get $15.35