Suppose you just opened a new credit card that earns 3% cash back at grocery stores and 1.5% on all other purchases. If you spent $326.79 at the grocery store and $581.34 on all other purchases, how much would your cash back be for the month?

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Marianna Jarvis

22 May, 14:55

Suppose you just opened a new credit card that earns 3% cash back at grocery stores and 1.5% on all other purchases. If you spent $326.79 at the grocery store and $581.34 on all other purchases, how much would your cash back be for the month?

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Pamela Chaney · Answer 1

Answer: $18.52

Step-by-step explanation: First you multiply the grocery store purchases by 3%, then you multiply the other purchases by 1.5%. Then you add together to get your total cash back

$326.79x. 03=$9.80

$581.34x. 015=$8.72

$9.80+$8.72=$18.52