Question

Kim bought an outfit that cost $24.50. She had to pay 6.55% sales tax.What was the total amount of her purchase?a. $1.60b. $26.10c. $28.24d. $31.05

Answer 1

Given

Cost = $24.50

Tax = 6.55%

Procedure

The total cost of the product would be the cost plus the value of taxes.

$\begin{gathered} P=C+C\cdot T \\ P=24.50+24.50\cdot6.55\text{ \%} \\ P=26.10 \end{gathered}$

The total amount would be $26.10