Question

Kian bought a shirt for $12 and a pair of jeans for $28. If the sales tax rate is 8.5%, what will the total cost of his purchase be after tax ?

Answer 1

$43.40

Explanation:

12 + 28

40

40 (1.085) <<< sales tax

43.40

Answer 2

Answer: $43.40

Explanation:

Total Cost of products (before sales tax): $12 + $28 = $40

After sales tax: ($40 × 108.5%) ÷ 100% = $43.4 = $43.40