SOLUTION: Hi I have a percent increase/decrease question that says John buys a basketball for 30 dollars plus a 6 percent tax. Dallas buys a football for 24 dollars plus a 6 percent tax. Wha

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Question 1113606: Hi I have a percent increase/decrease question that says John buys a basketball for 30 dollars plus a 6 percent tax. Dallas buys a football for 24 dollars plus a 6 percent tax. What is the difference in the amount John and Dallas paid including tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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John buys a basketball for 30 dollars plus a 6 percent tax. Dallas buys a football for 24 dollars plus a 6 percent tax. What is the difference in the amount John and Dallas paid including tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent.
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John paid 1.06*30
Dallas paid 1.06*24
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Difference = 1.06(30-24) = 1.06*6 = $6.36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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