Question

Francisco took $20.00 to the mall. He found a DVD he wanted on sale for 18.50. The sales tax rate in his state is 8%. DOe he have enough money to buy the DVD, including tax?

A. No he need an addional $1.48
B. Yes, and he has $0.02 left over.
C. No, he need an additional $13.30.
D. Yes, and he has $1.50 left over.

Answer 1

So times 18.50 by .08 to find the 8% tax which is 1.48. then add that to the original 18.50 totals $19.98.

So b is your answer