Question

Louie buys a baseball bat for $125, a catcher's mitt for $55, and a baseball for $3. The tax rate is 5%. If Louie gives the cashier $200, how much change will he get back?

(NOTE: I don't understand the 5% part mostly, 'kay?)

Answer 1

125+55+3=183

5%=0.05 so you would multiply 183 x 0.05=9.15

183+9.15=192.15

200-192.15=7.85

7.85 is your answer

Answer 2

125+55+3=183

5%=0.05 x 183 x 0.05=9.15

183+9.15=192.15

200-192.15=7.85

7.85 is the answer hope this helps:)