Question

Kevin has ​$24 to buy a gift for his cousin. He found a gift for ​$22. With 5​% sales tax added​ on, will Kevin have enough money to buy the​ gift? If​ so, how much will he​ pay?
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Part 1
How much will he pay for the​ gift? Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box if needed.
A.
He will pay ​$
  
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B.
Kevin does not have enough money.

Answer 1

To determine if Kevin has enough money to buy the gift, we first need to calculate the total cost of the gift, including the sales tax.

1. **Calculate the sales tax**:
- The price of the gift is $22.
- The sales tax rate is 5%.
- Sales tax = Gift price × Sales tax rate = $22 × 0.05 = $1.10.

2. **Calculate the total cost**:
- Total cost = Gift price + Sales tax = $22 + $1.10 = $23.10.

3. **Compare the total cost with the amount Kevin has**:
- Kevin has $24.
- Total cost of the gift is $23.10, which is less than $24.

Since Kevin has enough money to buy the gift, we can conclude:

A. He will pay **$23.10**.