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28 June, 11:54

Dave buys a basketball for $20 plus an 8% tax. Mel bought a football for $28 plus an 8% tax. Enter the difference that Dave and Mel paid, including tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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  1. 28 June, 13:42
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    Dave:

    $20 + 8% of 20 = $21.6

    Dave payed a total of $21.6 for the basketball.

    Mel

    $28 + 8% of 28 = $30.2

    Mel payed a total of $30.2 for the football.

    $30.2 - $21.6 = $8.6

    The difference is $8.6.
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