Question

The price paidfor a $83.50chair with an 8%sales tax

Answer 1

The price of the chair is $83.50

The sales tax is 8% of the price.

Let us first find 8% of $83.50

`(8)/(100)*\$83.50=\$6.68`

The total price is given by

`$\$83.50+\$6.68=\$90.18$`

Therefore, the price paid for an $83.50 chair with an 8% sales tax is $90.18