Question

Todd wants to buy a new video game for $43.31. He has $55.50. The sales tax is 8.5% of the total purchase. Does Todd have enough money?

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Answer 1

You would multiply $43.31 by 0.085 and add that to $43.31. You move the decimal left two spaces so you can turn the percent into a decimal. Then you would get the amount that that percent is of the total cost. You add that amount to the cost of the video game. Then you would see if it is greater/less than $55.50