Question 1:
tom wants to buy a sweater for $30. in which city will it be the least expensive? show your work, .

sales tax in cities

a. city a: 3%

b. city b: 4.1%

c. city c: 2.9%

question 2:
how much will tom's $30 sweater cost in city b?
a. $30.90
b. $31.23
c.$30.87

#1) A 3%

#2)B 31.23

Step-by-step explanation:

Sweater is least expensive in City C with 2.9% sales Tax

Cost of Sweater in city B is $31.23

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of a sweater = $30

Sales tax in city A= 3%

Cost in City A = $30 + ($30*3%)

= $(30 +0.9)=$30.9

Sales tax in City B = 4.1%

Cost in City B = $30+($30*4.1%)

= $(30+1.23)=$31.23

sales tax in city C = 2.9%

Cost in City C = $30+($30*2.9%)

=$(30+0.87)=$30.87

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