Question

Then find the total cost of the item.

A store sells a jacket for $40. The sales tax is 8%. How much will the jacket cost to buy after the sales tax is added?
(if you answer this may you please show your work)

Answer 1

$43.20

Explanation:

Find the cost with added sales tax by multiplying 40 by 1.08

40(1.08)

= 43.2

So, the cost with tax will be $43.20