Question

Alicia wants a pair of shoes that cost $68.48. If 17% sales tax must be added to the price, approximately

how much will the shoes cost including sales tax?

Answer 1

$80.12; approx. $80

Explanation:

- multiply 68.48 x 17% or 68.48 x 0.17 = 11.64

- the tax is 11.64

- add 68.48 + 11.64

- her total is $80.12

- rounded it would be $80

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