Question

Kendrick bought a laundry hamper online. It cost $9 plus 10% shipping and handling. What was the total cost?

Answer 1

$9.90
9*0.10=0.90
9+0.90=$9.90

Answer 2

Answer: $9.90

Work Shown:

10% of $9 = 0.10*9 = 0.90

The shipping cost is $0.90, or 90 cents.

This means the total cost goes from $9 to $9.90