Question

Mrs. Gomez purchased a pair of sneakersfor $32.50 and two shirts for $13.00 each. IfMrs. Gomez pays 8% in sales tax, then what isthe total cost Mrs. Gomez will pay for thesneakers and shirts?

Answer 1

$63.18

Explanation:

To solve the question we must first calculate the total of the purchase, just like this:

`32.5+2\cdot13=58.5`

Then to the total value of the purchase add the value of the sales tax, like this:

`58.5+58.5\cdot(8)/(100)=58.5+4.68=63.18`

The total purchase value is $63.18