Question

If Adam orders a book from Store X, how much will he owe to the nearest cent? The tax rate only applies to the cost of the book. Comparison of Online Bookstores Store X Store Y Cost of book $17.00 $18.00 Tax rate 6% 8% Shipping 10% of cost of the book FREE

Answer 1

Answer:

$19.72

Explanation:

The costs associated with ordering from store X are

• cost of the books $17
• tax rate 6%
• Shipping cost 10%

The total cost that Adam will pay

a). cost of the book $17.00

b). 6% tax

=6/100 x $17

=0.06 x $17

=$1.02

c). The shipping rate 10%

=10/100 x $17

= 0.1 x $17

=1.7

Adam will pay =$17 +$ 1.02 +$ 1.7

=$19.72