Question

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 6.5%, how much did he pay for his items, including tax?

$127.46

$92.81

$82.27

$59.91

Answer 1

Answer:92.81

Explanation:

Answer 2

$82.27

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