Question

At a discount electronic store, Kristoff offered a salesperson $600 for a television and table. The offer includes the 8% sales tax. If the salesperson accepts the offer, what would be the price of the furniture, to the nearest dollar, before tax? *
A. $552
B. $556
C. $592
D. $648

Answer 1

B. 8% of 556 = 44.8
44.8 + 556 = 600 rounded.

Answer 2

B $556
600x0.08= 46
600-46=556