Question

The sales tax in one town is 8%. So, the total cost of an item can be written as c +0.08c. What is the total cost of an item that sells for $12?

Answer 1

$12.96 is your answer

Answer 2

Use the equation and plug in 12 for the value of c.

c+.08c
12+.08(12)

Now Simplify the equation;

12+.96
= 12.96

Answer: $12.96

Hope this helps :)