Question

Rick bought 3 shirts for $18 each, 2 pairs of socks for $3.99 a pair , and a pair of slacks for $45.00. The sales tax rate is 8.5%. How much did he pay?

Please explain thoroughly

Answer 1

Answer: 116.07

P

=

(

3

×

$

18

+

2

×

$

3.99

+

$

45

)

×

1.085

=

P

=

(

$

54

+

$

7.98

+

$

45

)

×

1.085

=

P

=

$

106.98

×

1.085

=

P

=

$

116.07

Explanation:

Answer 2

`all\ purchases=3*18\$+2*3.99\$+45\$=\\ 36\$+7.98\$+45\$=88,98\\\\ Now\ find\ 8.5\%\ of\ cost\ of\ purchases:\\ 8.5\%*88,98=0.086*88,98=7,5633\$\\\\ To\ cost\ pf\ purchases\ add\ tax:\\ 88.98\$+7.56=96,54\$\\\\ He\ will\ pay\ 96.54\$.`