Question 88926: As of April 18, 2003, tickets for one day at Disney World are $50 for adults and $40 for children. In addition, if the tickets are purchased at DisneyWorld, visitors must pay a 6% sales tax and a 6% tourist tax. However if the tickets are purchased at any AAA office in Florida visitors must pay the 6% sales tax. How much can Clarence and Joy and their two children save by purchasing their tickets at a Florida AAA office.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! As of April 18, 2003, tickets for one day at Disney World are $50 for adults and $40 for children. In addition, if the tickets are purchased at DisneyWorld, visitors must pay a 6% sales tax and a 6% tourist tax. However if the tickets are purchased at any AAA office in Florida visitors must pay the 6% sales tax. How much can Clarence and Joy and their two children save by purchasing their tickets at a Florida AAA office.
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Find the cost of the tickets before the taxes:
2(50) + 2(40) = $180
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It's obvious that: .06(180) = $10.80 will be saved, however here's the long way:
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At Disney World:
180 + 2(.06(180)) =; two 6% tax amts
180 + 2(10.80)
180 + 21.60 = $201.60
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From AAA
180 + .06(180) =; one 6% tax amt
180 + 10.80 = $190.80
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201.60 - 190.80 = $10.80
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