Question

3) Arlene purchased a desk set for $680. (a) How much sales tax did she pay if the tax rate is 6.5%? (b)

What was the final cost of the desk set?
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O a.) (a) $45.20, (b) $723.20
Pb.) (a) $44.20, (b) $724.20
• c.) (a) $43.20, (b) $725.20
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Answer 1

b.) (a) $44.20, (b) $724.20

Explanation:

(a) The tax is 6.5% of the price of the desk set, so is ...

0.065 × $680 = $44.20 . . . tax

Once you have this, you know the correct answer choice.

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(b) $44.20 +680.00 = $724.20 . . . total cost