SOLUTION: Dave buys a baseball for $15 plus an 8% tax. Mel buys a football for $20 plus 8% tax. What is the difference , in dollars, of the amounts Dave and Mel pay, including tax. Round yo

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Question 945503: Dave buys a baseball for $15 plus an 8% tax. Mel buys a football for $20 plus 8% tax. What is the difference , in dollars, of the amounts Dave and Mel pay, including tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dave pays:
+15+%2B+.08%2A15+
+15+%2B+1.2+=+16.2+
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Mel pays:
+20+%2B+.08%2A20+
+20+%2B+1.6+=+21.6+
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+21.6+-+16.2+=+5.4+
The difference is $5.40