Question

Ezekiel wants to purchase a new iPad for $450. He has $500

saved from his last year's allowance. The sales tax for the iPad is 7.5%. How much does the iPad cost after taxes? Make sure to use the dollar sign $.

Answer 1

Answer: he will pay $483.75

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: $483.75

Explanation:

The ultimate cost of the iPad is the price + sales tax.

This means that the cost equals $450+7.5% sales tax which means that

7.5% of $450 + $450 is the total.

Total cost: $33.75+$450 =

$483.75