Question

Mrs. Ferree spent $43.50 on BBQ from The Smoke Station. The sales tax rate is 8%. What was her TOTAL cost?

Answer 1

Answer: $46.98

Explanation:

0.08x43.50= tax amount (3.48)

tax amount+43.50= 46.98

Answer 2

46.98

Explanation:

Multiply the total without taxes by the taxes sales rate:

43.50 x 1.08

=46.98