An ice cream cone costs $3 plus 6% sales tax. How many ice cream cones can be purchased for $24?

Answer 1

6%of $3= (6/100)*$3 =$18/100 = $.18

So each ice cream cost $3 + $.18= $3.18.

Now divide 24/$3.18

Alternate method. Note that 3*8=24 so you can't buy 8 ice creams. Try 7. $3.18*7 = $22.26< $24. So the answer is 7

Answer 2