Question

Skyler spent $51.50 at the store before

tax. If she paid an additional 8.5% in
sales tax, what was the total amount
Skyler spent?

Answer 1

$55.88

Explanation:

Step 1: 51.50 times 8.5% = 4.3775

Step 2: Add 51.50 plus 4.3775

Step 3: 55.8775 round to the hundreth place.

Step 4: Skylar spent $55.88 after tax