Question

While out shopping, Lebron sees a sign for print tees advertised at 3 for $35 or $15 each. Lebron decides to buy 2 print tees. If the sales tax is 8%, how much more would Lebron have had to pay if he would have purchased 3 print tees?
a.
$2.60
b.
$4.60
c.
$5.00
d.
$5.40


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

2 tees: 2 × $15 = $30 → with 8% tax = $30 × 1.08 = $32.40
3 tees: 3-for-$35 deal → $35 × 1.08 = $37.80
Difference: $37.80 − $32.40 = $5.40