Question

The cost of the new Samsung galaxy is $499. The tax is 8.5%. What will the total cost of the phone be? Round your answer to the nearest penny

Answer 1

$541.41

Explanation:

the tax is $42.41

so if you add that to $499 you get

499+42.41= 541.41

Answer 2

$557.70
$499x8.5=58.70