Question

the sales tax in one town is 8% so the total cost of an item con be written as c plus 0.08c what is the total cost of an item that sells for $12

Answer 1

$12.96

Explanation:

The cost of the item = $12.00

The tax on the item = 12 times 0.08 =$0,96

So the total cost = $12.00 plus $0.96 = $12.96