Question

At his schools book fair, Henry brings $10.00. He purchases a book for $8.50, plus a 6% sales tax. How much money in change will Henry receive?

Answer 1

Answer:

$0.99 in change

Explanation:

To apply the sales tax, you have to multiply:

8.50*1.06=9.01

This means that, with tax, the book will cost $9.01. If he gave them $10, he would get 99 cents back because 10-9.01 is 0.99.

Answer 2

8.50 * 0.06 = 0.51

0.51 + 8.50 = 9.01

10.00 - 9.01 = 99

He will receive 99 cents in change.