Question

Darius lives in Ohio and pays 5.5% in sales tax. If he just bought a sweatshirt that cost $24, what was the total amount he paid for the sweatshirt, including sales tax?

Answer 1

In this question, we are required to find the total amount he paid to buy the shirt.

It is given that sales tax is 5.5 % over the amount paid.

The cost price of the shirt = $ 24.

The total amount will be = Cost price + 5.5 % of Cost price

Or

Total amount paid = $ 24 × 1.055 (i.e. 100 % + 5.5 %)

Total amount = $ 24 + (5.5 % × $ 24)

Total amount paid = $ 24 + $ 1.32 = $ 25.32

Answer 2

Total, including sales tax= $24 x 1.055 = $25.32

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