Question

If the sales tax rate is 8%, how much tax would Luis pay for a pair of pants for $18 and two shirts for $9.99 each?

Answer 1

$3.04 (rounded to nearest cent)

Explanation:

Total cost without tax = $18 + $9.99 × 2

= $37.98

Tax =
`(8)/(100)` × $37.98

= $3.04 (rounded to nearest cent)