Question

Stacy went to Staples to purchase ink cartridges for her printer. The cartridges were 17.50 . What was the final cost of the cartridges after 9.25 percent sales tax​

Answer 1

Final Cost：19.11875

Explanation:

17.5X1.0925(adding 9.25% due to tax)=19.11875

Answer 2

To get the total cost, add the tax rate to 1, then multiply that by the price of the cartridge:

Total: 17.50 x 1.0925 = $19.12