Question

Marcus and Cesar have $20.00 each to spend at Kids Books Store, where students get a 20% discount. Marcus wants to purchase a book that sells for $22.50 and Cesar wants to purchase a book which sells for $22.75. With a sales tax of 10%, can Marcus and Cesar buy the books?

Answer 1

Answer:

Marcus can because after discount and sales tax his total is only $19.80

Cesar can’t because after discount and sales tax his total is $20.02

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