SOLUTION: Brenda is doing some comparison shopping.
At the local bookstore, The books that she wants
to buy are $35.99, plus 8% tax. The same
books are available at E-bay for $25, but she
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Question 199057: Brenda is doing some comparison shopping.
At the local bookstore, The books that she wants
to buy are $35.99, plus 8% tax. The same
books are available at E-bay for $25, but she
would have to pay $13 for shipping. If she
chooses the cheapest deal, how much would
she end up paying?
Please show me work
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, RAY100:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Which is larger, 
or 
?
John
Answer by RAY100(1637) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
case 1) $ 35.99 * 1.08 tax = $ 38.87 total
.
case 2) $ 25 + $ 13 shipping = $ 38 total
.
case 2 is cheaper
.
doing it the hard way,, $ 35.99 * .08 tax = $2.88 tax
adding tax to original price ,,, $ 35.99 + $ 2.88 = $ 38.87 total ,,,,as above
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