Shona is buying a rug for her room. Store A has the rug for $45 with a 10% discount. Store B has the same rug for $46 and is offering a $10 off coupon. The sales tax is 6% on either purchase. If Shona only has $40 to spend, which store will she purchase the rug from, and how much will she have left over?

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Kenyon Kerr

15 September, 23:24

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Heather Dawson · Answer 1

B

Have $1.84

46-10=36

36 times. 06 = 2.16

Total cost 38.16. 36.00 + tax 2.16

$40.00-38.16 = $1.84

Rodrigo Pearson · Answer 2

She'll purchase from store B and have $2.16 left over.