kate has 20.00. She wants to buy a book that costs 18.99 the sales tax is 5%. Does she have enough money?

Question

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Step by step explanation, so I can understand.

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Answer 1

She must have at least 18.99 plus 5% of 18.99.

5% of 18.99 is 0.05(18.99) = 0.9495

Total: 18.99 + 0.9495 = 19.9395

20.00 is enough.