Question

A computer is priced at $2,000. If the sales tax rate is 7.5%, find the total cost of the

computer?

Answer 1

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Answer:

$2150

Explanation:

The tax is 7.5% of the price, so is ...

$2000 × 0.075 = $150

The total cost is the price with tax added:

$2000 +150 = $2150