Question

Lisa purchased a hat for $10, a purse for $20, and a book for $23.The sales-tax rate was 7.2 percent. What was the total amount she paid?

Answer 1

The answer is $56.82
10 + 20 + 23 = 53
53 / 100 = 0.53
0.53 x 7.2 = 3.816
3.816 + 53 = 56.816
.816 = 3.82

Answer 2

the total amount paid would be 56.81