SOLUTION: Grace buys a bicycle for $60 and a pair of roller skates for $28. Tax on her purchase was at rate of 4%. How much change would she receive if she pays with a $100 note?

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Question 1157457: Grace buys a bicycle for $60 and a pair of roller skates for $28. Tax on her purchase was at rate of 4%. How much change would she receive if she pays with a $100 note?
Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Grace buys a bicycle for $60
and a pair of roller skates for $28.
Total purchase $88
Tax on her purchase was at rate of 4%.
(4/100)*88 is the tax
$ 3.52
$88+$3.52 = $91.52
100-91.52 = $8.42 change she will receive if she pays with a $100 note

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