Question

Claire is buying a new bicycle for $295. If the sales tax is 4.75%, what will she pay in total?

Answer 1

Answer:

$309.01

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate tax, you need to turn the percent to a decimal.  This is done by moving the decimal point two spaces to the left, adding zeros and needed.

4.75% = 0.0475

Now take the price of the bike, 295, and multiply it by 0.0475.

295 x 0.0475 = 14.0125

All you need are the first two numbers after the decimal point since you are dealing with money.

Add the product, 14.01, to the price of the bike, 295, and you have your answer.

$309.01

Hope this helps.