Question

What is the total cost of a pair of jeans that are priced $50.00 if there is 7 1/2% sales tax?

$57.50
$53.75
$55.50

Answer 1

See below.

Explanation:

Divide the percentage to find the decimal form.

`(7.5)/(100) =0.075`

Multiply the total by the percentage.

`50*0.075=3.75`

Add that to the total.

`50 +3.75=53.75`

Answer:
`53.75`

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