Question

What would the total bill be of a painting that costs $42.80 with a tax rate of 8%. Please explain how you got the answer.

Answer 1

(whole)+(taxrate)=(total)
100%+8%=108% or 1.08


42.80*1.08=46.224 or $46.22

Answer= $46.22

Answer 2

The answer is $46.22, you do $42.80 plus 8% on a calculator