Question

William bought two notebooks, each priced at $3.50, a pack of pencils for $2.50 and a binder for $3.75. The sales tax is 7.5%. What was the total amount William will pay for his purchase including tax?

Answer 1

the answer: $14.24
explanation: you start by adding all of items together, which is:
two notebooks, $3.50 for each.
a pack of pencils, which is $2.50.
and a binder for $3.75.
this brings us to the equation:
3.50 + 3.50 + 2.50 + 3.75
this equals 13.25.
then, we calculate the sales tax percentage by multiplying 13.25 by 0.75, which gives us 0.99.
$0.99 is the amount we would have to pay in sales tax.
this brings the final amount to $14.24.

Answer 2

Answer: The total amount William will pay for his purchase including tax is $14.24375.

Step-by-step explanation: Two notes books at $3.5 each plus $2.5 for pencils and $3.75 for a binder is $13.25. The sales tax of 7.5% multiplied by the $13.25 is 0.99375, and those added together equal $14.24375, William's total purchase price.