Question

Juan bought 4.5 lbs of coffee for $7.98 per lb. Sales tax is 6%. What was the total amount Juan paid for the coffee?

Answer 1

$33.7554

Explanation:

4.5 x 7.98

35.91- the amount without the sales reduction

6% of 35.91

6/100 x 35.91

2.1546- the amount that was deducted

to find out how much he paid we will subtract the deducted amount from the original price which is

35.91-2.1546

$33.7554 is the amount he paid

Answer 2

the amount he paid is 36.06

Explanation:

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