Question

Colorado Springs sales tax is 8%. If you bought a sweatshirt for $20
(Remember money always has two decimal places: $0.00)
the amount of sales tax would be: $
the total purchase amount would be: $

Answer 1

Answer:

the amount of sales tax and the total purchase amount is $1.60 and $21.60 respectively

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that

The sales tax rate is 8%

And, the purchase price of sweatshirt is $20

We need to find out the sales tax and the total purchase amount

The sales tax is

= $20 × 8%

= $1.60

And, the total purchase amount is

= $20 + $1.60

= $21.60

Hence, the amount of sales tax and the total purchase amount is $1.60 and $21.60 respectively