A smart phone costs $149.99 before tax. The the tax on the phone is 7 percent.What is the total cost of the smart phone?Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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Vladimir Bystricky · Answer 1 · 2017-12-16T18:53:16+0000

7% is the same as 7/100 so take

149.99 x 7/100 = $10.50 which is the TAX

and then add that to the original price

10.50 + 149.99 = 160.49