Shopping word problems: mixed
Totals, change, rounding, tax and best buys. Cash totals round to the nearest 5¢ (Canada has no pennies). Ontario adds 13% HST to the items here.
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Elif buys a bike bell for R7.43 and a carton of milk for R4.64. What is the total?
Answer: R12.07
Arjun buys a beanie for R16.44 and a library tote for R8.93. What is the total?
Answer: R25.37
Mei buys a beanie for R11.05 and a library tote for R6.05. What is the total?
Answer: R17.10
Tip: Totals, change, rounding, tax and best buys. Cash totals round to the nearest 5¢ (Canada has no pennies). Ontario adds 13% HST to the items here.
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