Question

Sondra lives in Nebraska and pays 5.5% in sales tax. If she just bought a belt that cost $22, what was the total amount she paid for the belt, including sales tax?

A.$12.10
B.$20.79
C.$34.10
D.$23.21

please help

Answer 1

D. $23.21

Explanation:

We have been given that Sondra lives in Nebraska and pays 5.5% in sales tax. She just bought a belt that cost $22.

The total amount paid by Sondra for the belt will be equal to cost of belt plus 5.55 of the cost of the belt.

`\text{Total amount paid by Sondra}=\$22+((5.5)/(100)* \$22)`

`\text{Total amount paid by Sondra}=\$22+(0.055* \$22)`

`\text{Total amount paid by Sondra}=\$22+\$1.21`

`\text{Total amount paid by Sondra}=\$23.21`

Therefore, the total amount paid Sondra for belt is $23.21 and option D is the correct choice.

Answer 2

5.5% = 0.055

22 * 0.055 = 1.21

22 + 1.21 = 23.21

Answer is D