Question

Find the sales tax. Then find the total cost of the item. Sales Tax  Selling Price   Rate of Sales Tax   Sales Tax  ​$60.00 3​% ​?​

Answer 1

Sales tax:1.80 total cost:61.80

Explanation:

Price x sales tax rate = sales tax

60 x .03=1.80

price + sales tax = total cost

60 + 1.80=61.80

Answer 2

$61.80

Explanation:

60 increase 3% =

60 × (1 + 3%) = 60 × (1 + 0.03) = 61.8