Question

HELP!! Dr. Montgomery recently graduated from medical school and his wife bought him an engraved stethoscope. The stethoscope cost $160.00. The sales tax in his city is 8%. What is the total cost of the stethoscope in dollars and cents including sales tax?

Answer 1

$172.8

Step-by-step explanation

Divide 160 ÷ 100 to get 1.6 then multiply it by 8 to get 12.8 then add 160 to get 172.8