Question

Max bought a CD for $12.99 and had to pay 4% tax. What is the

total he had to pay for the CD?
O $0.52
O $13.51
O $4
O $16.99

Answer 1

`he \: paid \: a \: total \: of : \\ 12.99 + (4)/(100)(12.99) = 13.5096 = 13.51`

Answer 2

$13.51

Explanation:

The amount he had to pay would be 12.99(1.04) because the 1.04 is the 4% tax added to 12.99. Doing the math, we get $13.51.

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