Question

Ray is purchasing a basketball for $49.99 and a duffle bag for $28.99 .The sales tax is 6% . How much will ray spend in all.

Answer 1

To find the total amount Ray will spend, add the prices of the basketball and duffle bag and calculate the sales tax.

Step-by-step explanation:

First, find the total cost of the basketball and the duffle bag by adding their prices: $49.99 + $28.99 = $78.98

Next, calculate the amount of sales tax by converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying it by the total cost: 0.06 × $78.98 = $4.74

Finally, find the total amount spent by adding the total cost and the sales tax: $78.98 + $4.74 = $83.72

Answer 2

83 dollars and 72 cents