Question

Elda purchased two pairs of shoes in Georgia, where the sales tax rate is 4 percent, at $50.00 each. She also bought a dress at $30.00 and a pair of trousers at $20.00. What is the total purchase price, including the sales tax?

Answer 1

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Answer:

$104

Explanation:

First, you need to find the total price of everything:

50 + 20 + 30 = 100

Now, as 100 = 100% of the price, imagine the 4% tax as an addition to this:

100 + 4 = 104

So you need to find what 104% of 100 is, this can be done using the percentage formula:

amount x
`(percentage)/(100)`

Plug the values into this

100 x
`(104)/(100)`

100 x 1.04 = $104

So the total price including the sales tax would be $104!

Hope this helps!