Question

Select the correct answer.

Lewis saved $450 for a new laptop. At a local computer store, Lewis decides to purchase a laptop with a sticker price of $429.99. The sales tax rate that will apply at the time of purchase is 6%. Does Lewis have enough to purchase the laptop?

A.
No, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $687.98.
B.
No, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $558.99.
C.
No, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $455.79.
D.
Yes, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $429.99.
E.
Yes, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $402.20.

Answer 1

Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

find 6%

429.99*6/100= 25.7994

Total cause of the laptop

429.99+25.7994= 455.79

Answer 2

No, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $455.79.(option c)

What is Sales tax ?

A sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by the government on the sale of goods and services.

We have,

Lewis saved dollar for a new laptop = 450 dollar

Laptop sticker price = 429.99 dollar

Sales tax rate = 6%

According to the question

Sales tax rate of 429.99 dollar

=429.99 × 6/100

= 25.7994

Total cause of the laptop

429.99+25.7994= 455.79

Hence, the cost of the laptop after sales tax is 455.79 dollar

Thus ,Lewis have not enough to purchase the laptop.

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