Question

Maureen pought 3 pairs of shoes that cost $37.98 each.If the tax rate is 8%, how much did the Maureen pay?"

Answer 1

the best method: multiply list price by 1.08

Explanation:

A common method: multiply list price by 0.08 to get amount of tax, then add it to list price.

Answer 2

`3\cdot37,98\$=113,94\$\\\\100\%+8\%=108\%=1,08\\\\113,94\$:1,08=105,50\$`