Question

Blake brought 2 magazines for $4.95 each. If the sales tax was 6.75%, what was the total amount that he paid for the magazines?

Answer 1

4.95/6.75= .73 4.95+.73= $5.68

Answer 2

$10.57

Explanation:

Blake brought 2 magazines for = $4.95 each

Cost of 2 magazines = 4.95 × 2 = $9.90

Sales tax rate = 6.75%

Total amount that he paid for the magazines = 9.90 + (6.75% × 9.90)

= 9.90 + (0.0675 × 9.90)

= 9.90 + 0.66825

= $10.56825 ≈ $10.57

He paid $10.57 for the magazines.