Ben bought 2 shirts for $16 each, 3 pairs of socks for $2.50 a pair, and a pair of jeans for $37.75. If the sales tax rate is 6.

Question

3 years ago

5

5%, how much did he pay for his items, including tax?
$127.46

$92.81

$82.27

$59.91

2 answers:

Troyanec [42] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-24T09:30:30+03:00

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Answer:92.81

Step-by-step explanation:

stealth61 [152] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-24T10:40:36+03:00

stealth61 [152]3 years ago

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Answer:

$82.27

Step-by-step explanation:

First, figure out how much it would be without tax.

(2*16=32) + (3*2.50=7.50) + 37.75 = 77.25

Then, multiply this number by your tax rate.

77.25*6.5 = 5.02

Lastly, add your original total with this tax amount for your answer.

77.25+5.02= 82.27