Question

Meryl spends a total of $68.82 for 2 pairs of sneakers with the same cost. The sales tax is $5.32. Meryl also uses a coupon for $3.00 off her purchase. How much does each pair of sneakers cost?

Answer 1

Answer: The cost of each pair of sneakers is $33.25

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Meryl spends a total $68.82 for 2 pairs of sneakers with the same cost.

If the sales tax is $5.32 and she also uses a coupon for $3.00 off her purchase.

Then the total cost of 2 pairs of sneakers

$=\ 68.82- \ 5.32+\ 3.00\\=\ 66.50$

Then the cost of each pair of sneaker$=\frac{\ 66.50}{2}=\ 33.25$

Hence , the cost of each pair of sneakers is $33.25.

Answer 2

68.82-5.32(sales tax)-3.00=60.5
60.5 divided by 2= 30.25
Each pair of sneakers cost $30.25 each