Question

If tax was 8.25% on the $220 total for the items purchased at Target, what was the total cost of the items including tax?

Answer 1

$238.15

Explanation:

To find the total cost of the items including tax you will need to multiply the cost of the items by the decimal form of 8.25%.

The decimal form of 8.25% is .0825. When turning percents to the decimal form we move the decimal two places to the left.

Now we multiply!

(220)(.0825) = 18.15

Now add 18.15 onto the 220 to find the total cost including tax:

220 + 18.15 = 238.15

Therefore, the total cost of the items including tax is $238.15.

I hope this helps!!

- Kay :)

Answer 2

$238.15

Explanation:

8.25% = 8.25/100 or 0.0825

Multiply 0.0825 and 220 to get $18.15. That's how much the tax is.

Add 220 and 18.15 to get $238.15