Question

Chan hee purchased a bicycle for $259.99 and a helmet for $67. The sales tax rate is 8.25% What is the total purchase price to the nearest cent?

Answer 1

The total cost is $353.97

Answer 2

Answer:

$353.97

Step-by-step explanation:

Chan hee purchased a bicycle costs = $259.99

and a helmet costs = $67

Total cost = 259.99 + 67 = $326.99

The sales tax rate = 8.25%

So the sales tax was = 8.25% × 326.99

                                  = 0.0825 × 326.99

                                  = 26.9766  ≈  26.98

Now add sales tax to the purchase cost = 326.99 + 26.98 = $353.97

The total purchase price of a bicycle and a helmet is $353.97.