Question

if the sales tax rate is 7.25% in california, then how much would u pay in los angeles for a coat that cost $120.00

Answer 1

The amount to be pay for coat is $128.70.

Explanation:

Given:

The sales tax rate is 7.25% in California.

The cost for a coat in Los angeles is $120.00.

Now, to find amount to be paid.

Sales tax = 7.25%.

Cost = $120.00.

So, amount to be paid = $120 + 7.25% of $120.00.

`=120+(7.25)/(100) * 120.`

`=120+(870)/(100).`

`=120+8.70`

`=\$128.70`

Therefore, the amount to be pay for coat is $128.70.