Question

Michael buys a basket of mangoes on sale for $4 before tax. The sales tax is 12%. What is the total price Michael pays for the basket of mangoes? (( explain how to carry out the problem please ))

Answer 1

the basket of mangoes is $4, 4= 4/100= .04(one percent of $4), we then multiply that by 12, which gives us $.48, now we add $.48 to our original amount($4) and we get $4.48

Answer 2

First you find 12% of $4 which is 0.48. Then you add that to $4. The total is $4.48