Question

Kim bought a hat. in California. The hat cost $15 before the 8% sales tax was applied. How much did Kim pay for the hat after taxes were added?

Answer 1

$16.2

Explanation:

15 x .08 [wonder how i got .08? 8% = 0.8]

= 1.2

here's where most people mess up, they usually forget to add the tax to the original cost.

15 + 1.2=

$16.2