Question

Henry buys a softball for 16 dollars plus a 9% tax Ella buys a pair of shoes for 17 dollars plus a 9% tax. Enter the difference in the amount henry and ella paid,including tax. round your answer to the nearest cent.​

Answer 1

Answer:

$1.09

Step-by-step explanation:

16*0.09 = 1.44, 16 + 1.44 = 17.44 (Henry's total cost)

17*0.09 = 1.53, 17 + 1.53 = 18.53 (Ella's total cost)

To find the difference we subtract 18.53-17.44 = 1.09 and so the difference including tax is $1.09