Question

Steve is shopping for office supplies, he purchased 6 folders, 12 pencils, and 2 toner cartridges. The folders cost $1.50 each; the pencils cost $.85 each; and the toner cartridges cost $38.00 each. The sales tax for his purchase will be 8.25%. Which of the following is closest to the total cost of Steve's purchase?

Answer 1

Item Cost per Item Quantity Total Folders 1.5 6 9 Pencils 0.85 12

Explanation:

Answer 2

Multiply each quantity by the price
6(1.50) + 12(0.85) + 2(38.00)

Simplify
9 + 10.20 + 76 = 95.20

Total price is 100% cost plus 8.25% tax
95.20(1.0825) = $103.05