Question

Jermaine lives in North Carolina and pays 5.5% in sales tax. If he just bought a pair of slacks that cost $28, what was the total amount he paid for the slacks, including sales tax?

Answer 1

Total amount paid
28+(28×0.055)=29.54

Answer 2

$29.54

Explanation:

We are given that Jermaine lives in North Carolina and pays 5.5% in sales tax.

Cost of a pair of slacks = $28

Now Tax = 5.5 %

So, Amount of tax =
`5.5\% * 28`

=
`(5.5)/(100) * 28`

=
`(55)/(1000) * 28`

=
`1.54`

So, Total amount including tax = Cost of slacks + tax amount

=
`28+1.54`

=
`29.54`

Hence the total amount he paid for the slacks, including sales tax is $29.54