Question

If Adam orders a book from Store X, how much will he owe to the nearest cent? The tax rate only applies to the cost of the book. Comparison of Online Bookstores Store X Store Y Cost of book $17.00 $18.00 Tax rate 6% 8% Shipping 10% of cost of the book FREE

Answer 1

Answer:

$19.72

Explanation:

The costs associated with ordering from store X are

• cost of the books $17
• tax rate 6%
• Shipping cost 10%

The total cost that Adam will pay

a). cost of the book $17.00

b). 6% tax

=6/100 x $17

=0.06 x $17

=$1.02

c). The shipping rate 10%

=10/100 x $17

= 0.1 x $17

=1.7

Adam will pay =$17 +$ 1.02 +$ 1.7

=$19.72

Answer 2

Answer:

$19.72

Explanation:

1, Find tax:

17.00(0.06)=1.02

another way:

17.00(6/100)

2, find shipping:

17.00(0.10)=1.70

or:

17.00(10/100)

3, add:

original add tax add shipping

17 + 1.02 + 1.7= 19.72

Answer: $19.71