Question

Chin Quong purchased 11 binders for $1.37 each, a dozen pens for $0.87 each, and a box of copier paper for $27.19. He must pay state tax of 7.5%, county tax of 0.5%, and city tax of 2%. How much will he pay in taxes for his purchases?

Answer 1

He will pay $5.27 in taxes for his purchases

Explanation:

Chin Quong purchased 11 binders for $1.37 each

Price of 11 binders = 11 × 1.37 = $15.07

A dozen pens for 0.87 each

Price of 12 pens = 12 × 0.87 = $10.44

A box of copier paper = $27.19

Total cost of his purchase = 15.07 + 10.44 + 27.19 = $52.70

Chin Quong must pay state tax of 7.5%, County tax of 0.5% and City tax of 2%

Total taxes = 7.5 + 0.5 + 2 = 10%

10% of 52.70

= 0.10 × 52.70 = $5.27

He will pay $5.27 in taxes for his purchases

Answer 2

binders = 11* 1.37 = 15.07

pens = 12 * .87 = 10.44

paper = 27.19

supplies = 27.19+10.44+15.07 = 52.70

tax rate = 7.5+.5+2 = 10%

52.7 * 10%

52.7 * .1 = 5.27

Answer: he pays $5.27 in taxes