David has $90 to spend on sneakers. The sales tax in his state is 6%. Vincent has $95 to spend on sneakers. Th

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David has $90 to spend on sneakers. The sales tax in his state is 6%.

Vincent has $95 to spend on sneakers. The sales tax in his state is 9%.

Both boys are interested in a pair of sneakers that costs $86. Who will be able to buy the sneakers?

David
Vincent
both
neither

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Vincent.

David: 86 × 1.06 = $91.16 > $90 (can't buy).  
Vincent: 86 × 1.09 = $93.74 ≤ $95 (can buy).

David has $90 to spend on sneakers. The sales tax in his state is 6%.

Vincent has $95 to spend on sneakers. The sales tax in his state is 9%.

Both boys are interested in a pair of sneakers that costs $86. Who will be able to buy the sneakers?

David
Vincent
both
neither

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David has $90 to spend on sneakers. The sales tax in his state is 6%. Vincent has $95 to spend on sneakers. The sales tax in his state is 9%. Both boys are interested in a pair of sneakers that costs $86. Who will be able to buy the sneakers? David Vincent both neither

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David has $90 to spend on sneakers. The sales tax in his state is 6%.

Vincent has $95 to spend on sneakers. The sales tax in his state is 9%.

Both boys are interested in a pair of sneakers that costs $86. Who will be able to buy the sneakers?

David
Vincent
both
neither