Question

A bag of fertilizer costs $8.99 and tax is 8.25%. what will be the total amount mrs. thomas will need to cover her garden? show you calculations in the space below.

Answer 1

$8.99 \times (100\% + 8.25\%) \\ = 8.99 \times 108.25\% \\ = 9.732$

Answer : Mrs Thomas will need the amount of $9.73 to cover her garden.

Hope this helps. - M