Question

Jermaine lives in North Carolina and pays 5.5% in sales tax. If he just bought a pair of slacks that cost $28, what was the total amount he paid for the slacks, including sales tax?

Answer 1

Total amount paid
28+(28×0.055)=29.54

Answer 2

Answer:

$29.54

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that Jermaine lives in North Carolina and pays 5.5% in sales tax.

Cost of a pair of slacks = $28

Now Tax = 5.5 %

So, Amount of tax = $5.5\% \times 28$

                             = $\frac{5.5}{100} \times 28$

                             = $\frac{55}{1000} \times 28$

                             = $1.54$

So, Total amount including tax = Cost of slacks + tax amount

                                                  =$28+1.54$

                                                  =$29.54$

Hence the total amount he paid for the slacks, including sales tax is $29.54