Question

Marcus bought a pair of pants for $27.00 and a shirt for $12.75. Sales tax
is 5%, how much sales tax will Marcus have to pay?

Answer 1

Answer:

$41.78

Step-by-step explanation:

add the prices together then calculate tax by multiplying by 1.05.

1.05 (27.00 + 12.75)

= 1.05 (39.75)

= 41.7875.

and rounding we have $41.78