Question

Shalika bought a purse for $120. The tax rate is 9%. What is the total amount Shalika paid? Enter your answer in the box

Answer 1

Answer:

Given condition: Shalika bought a purse for $120 and the tax rate is 9%.

As per the given condition;

The amount of the purse is, $120.

Tax rate =9%

First find the the total tax she paid on the amount is equal to the 9% of $120 i.e,

$\frac{9}{100} \times \ 120 = \frac{9\times 12}{10}= \frac{108}{10} = \ 10.8$

Now,

Total amount paid by Shalika = $120 +$10.8 = $130.8

Answer 2

$130.8 - 9% can be written as 0.09, so 120 times 0.09 is 10.8, and then just add that to the $120 cost of the purse