Question

16). The sales tax rate in Jan’s town is 7.5%. If she buys 3 lamps for $23.59 each and

a sofa for $769.99, how much sales tax does she owe?


A. $58.85

B. $63.06

C. $67.26

D. $71.46
Please answer right

Answer 1

The correct answer is B

Answer 2

B 63.06

Explanation:

23.59 x 3 = 70.77

7.5% x 70.77 = 5.31

7.5% x 769.99 = 57.75

57.75 + 5.31 = 63.06