Question

Ms. Lewis purchased a new computer for $1,150 at the Apple Store. If sales tax is 7.5%, what was the total cost of her purchase?

Answer 1

The total cost was 1,236.25

Explanation:

7.5% of 1,150 is 86.25

1,150+86.25=1,236.25

Answer 2

$1236.25

Explanation:

1150 x 0.075 = 86.25

86.35 + 1150 = 1236.25