how much does glenn pay if he has been a member for four months and the fitness club charges $36 per month and a 5% parking fee?

Question

A fitness club charges $36 per month. There is also a 5% parking fee per month. If Glenn has been a member for four months, how much has he paid the fitness club?

Answer 1

Shelbie, assuming that the 5% is of the $36, then let's do it this way.

 

First, let's say I have a shirt that is $5 plus 8% tax.  I can multiply 5 x .08 and get 40 cents, then add the 40 cents to my $5 and get $5.40.

 

So, we have 5% of $36. The word "of" always means to multiply.  So, 36 x .05 = 1.8

 

For each month, Glenn paid $37.80.  For four months, Glenn paid $37.80 x 4 = $151.20

 

Hope this helps!