Bruce saved $ 35.00 to buy a new video game. The game's original price was $ 42.00 , but it was on sale for 30% off. The sales tax rate was 5%. Did Bruce have enough money to buy the game? Explain.

Bruce have $35 which is greater than amount to be paid i.e. $30.87 . So , Bruce have enough money to buy the game .

Step-by-step explanation:

Here we have , Bruce saved $ 35.00 to buy a new video game. The game's original price was $ 42.00 , but it was on sale for 30% off. The sales tax rate was 5%.  We need to find Did Bruce have enough money to buy the game .Let's find out:

We have , Bruce saved $ 35.00 to buy a new video game . The game's original price was $ 42.00 , but it was on sale for 30% off. i.e.

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Now,  The sales tax rate was 5%. So , total amount to be paid is :

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Bruce have $35 which is greater than amount to be paid i.e. $30.87 . So , Bruce have enough money to buy the game .

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