Colin wants to set up an aquarium. He already has a tank, but needs to purchase fish, filters, and plants. If the cost of the fi
sh is $84. 79, the filters usually cost $60. 45 but Colin finds them on sale for $44. 75, and the cost of the plants is $18. 66, determine how much of Colin’s $488. 85 savings will be used to set up his aquarium. A. $289. 81 b. $163. 90 c. $340. 65 d. $148. 20 Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D.
In order to find the answer, we will have to add the initial costs of the items together, then we will calculate using the formula for percentages to find the tax rate.
<u>Calculate the percentage: </u>
<u>Add the sales tax:</u>
Which means the two items along with an 8.25% sales tax costs "$169.96 dollars."