Question

Cari bought a new coat that cost $55 before tax. If there is an 8% sales tax, how many dollars in total did Cari pay for the coat?

Answer 1

The coat cost 59.40

Explanation:

First find the amount of tax

55 * 8%

55 * .08

4.4

Add this to the original price of the coat

55 + 4.4

59.4

The coat cost 59.40