Question

Question 12

7 pt
Marcus bought school supplies for $42.00, not including tax. If the tax rate was 8.5%,
what was the total cost of the school supplies, including tax?

Answer 1

$45.57

Explanation:

First, calculate the dollar amount of the tax. This can be done by multiplying the price by the sales tax percentage

$42 × 8.5%= $3.57

Now, add the sales tax amount back to the price.

42 + 3.57 = 45.57