Question

Tracy bought two sweaters for $17.50 each and a skirt for $19.What was the total amount of her bill if she had to pay a sales taxof 5.5%?a. $56.97b. $38.42c. $2.97d. $54

Answer 1

Given:

Two sweaters for $17.50 each and a skirt for $19.

The sales tax is 5.5%.

To find the total amount:

The total selling price is,

$\begin{gathered} SP=17.50+17.50+19 \\ =\text{ \ 54} \end{gathered}$

If the sales tax is 5.5% then,

$\frac{5.5}{100}\times54=\text{ \ }2.97$

Hence, the total amount is,

$54+2.97=\text{ \ }56.97$

Thus, the correct answer is a. $56.97