Question

Michelle purchases a pair of jeans for $35 and a dress for $47. The store charges 8% sales tax on all purchases. How much will Michelle need to pay for her purchase, including tax?

Answer 1

Michelle needs to pay $88.56 to pay for her purchase, including tax.

Explanation:

The purchasing cost of a pair of jeans = $35

The purchasing cost of dress = $47

The total purchase cost = $35 + $47

= $82

Given that the store charges 8% sales tax on all purchases.

Thus,

Tax amount = 8% × 82

= 8/100 × 82

= 0.08 × 82

= 6.56

The total cost including the tax = Tax amount + The total purchase cost

= 6.56 + 82

= $88.56

Therefore, Michelle needs to pay $88.56 to pay for her purchase, including tax.