Question

A new living room set costs $1140. Not included in the price are the cost of delivery, which is $90, and tax, which is $109. If Mary pays $677

today, how much more does she still owe to the furniture store?

Answer 1

Mary still owes $662

Explanation:

Step 1: Determine the total cost of the living room:

To determine the total cost of the living room set, we add the $1140, the $90 delivery cost, and the $109 tax:

Total cost = 1140 + 90 + 109

Total cost = 1230 + 109

Total cost = 1339

Thus, the total cost of the living room set $1339.

Step 2: Determine Mary's remaining balance:

Since Mary paid $677 today, we can determine how much more she owes by subtract 677 from 1339:

Remaining balance = 1339 - 677

Remaining balance = 662

Thus, Mary still owes $662.