Asked by anonymous

Julio bought a backpack for $39.95 and
2 belts for $17.99 each. The sales tax is 6.5%. How
much did Julio spend for all the items, including
tax?
A $61.71
B $75.93
C $80.87***
D $98.01

Because (40+2*18)(1.065) = 80.94 I think
Answered by oobleck
good estimate, but why did you not just use the actual amounts?
Answered by anonymous
umm because I asked this earlier and thi is what someone put Im sorry
Answered by anonymous
what would be the correct equation to use?
Answered by oobleck
just what you did, but using 17.99 instead of 18, and 39.95 instead of 40.
Then you will get exactly C, instead of just close to it.
Answered by anonymous
okay thanks oobleck! You are so nice and helpful!
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