Question

Jack want to buy a coat that 74.95. the sales tax rate in the city is 6 1/2% what is the total cost

Answer 1

$79.82 (to 2 d.p.)

Explanation:

100%=$74.95

1%=$74.95÷100

=$0.7495

100%+6.5%=106.5%

106.5%=$0.7495×106.5

=$79.82 (to 2 d.p.)

Answer 2

Answer: 1153.08 (rounded to 2 d.p)

Explanation:-

74.95 / 6.5% = 1153.076923