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Example Question #1 : How To Solve Arithmetic Word Problems
The menu of a local coffeehouse reads as follows:
Sandy orders some drinks for herself and some friends. She orders three cappuccinos, two iced teas, two cafe lattes, and an espresso. The sales tax is five percent. How much change does she receive back for a twenty-dollar bill?
Possible Answers:
A twenty-dollar bill isn't enough to buy the drinks.
Correct answer:
Explanation:
The three cappuccinos cost:
The two iced teas cost
The two cafe lattes cost
The espresso costs .
Add these amounts to get the cost before tax:
The tax is five percent of or:
Add both values in order to obtain the total cost after tax.
As a result, the change from a twenty-dollar bill is as follows:
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