Question

A dining set is priced at $785. If the sales tax is 7 percent, what is the cost to purchase the dining set? Round to the nearest cent if necessary. $54.95 $792.00 $839.95 $1134.50

Answer 1

C. $839.95

Explanation:

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Answer 2

$839.95

Explanation:

Sales tax = 7 % × cost

Sales tax = 0.07 × 785

Sales tax = $54.95

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Cost = price + sales tax

Cost = 785 + 54.95

Cost = $839.95

The cost to purchase is $839.95.