Question

A dining set is priced at $785. If the sales tax is 7 percent, what is the cost to purchase the dining set? Round to the nearest cent if necessary.

Answer 1

First, we find 7% of the price, then add it on.


`\sf785*0.07=54.95`

Add:


`\sf785+54.95=\boxed{\sf\$839.95}`