Register
Ben bought a desk for $249.99. the sales tax rate was 6.25%. how much did ben pay for the desk? round your answer to the nearest cent.
140k views
5 votes
Ben bought a desk for $249.99. the sales tax rate was 6.25%. how much did ben pay for the desk? round your answer to the nearest cent.

User Syed Mohamed Aladeen
by
7.9k points

1 Answer

2 votes
Ben paid the value of the item + sales tax
Sales tax = 6.25% of worth of item.
Sales tax = (6.25/100) * 249.99 = $15.62.
Hence Ben paid $249.99 + $15.62 = $265.61
To the nearest cent he paid $265.60
User DaveA
by
8.0k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Who was Adam Smith ? Anybody?
What can turn igneous rock into sediment?
In what way did the GI Bill contribute to the growth of professional and white-collar jobs ? A.by providing US laborers with new job-training programs B.by giving US veterans assistance to purchase a new
What is meant by data mining ?
You sell popcorn during your schools football games. Knowing that the people usually buy more when the price is lower, how would you price your popcorn after halftime?
Link Copied!