Question

Lesson Practice

For Problems 9-13, determine the (a) total selling price, (b) sales tax, and
(c) total purchase price.
9. Goldie Esparza buys 4 paper lanterns at $14.95 each, 2 piñatas for $19.95,
and 2 strings of white lights at $19.99 each. The sales tax rate is 4%.

Answer 1

(a) $139.68

(b) $5.59

(c) $145.27

Explanation:

(a) ($14.95×4) + ($19.95×2) + ($19.99×2) = $139.68

(b) .04 × $139.68 = $5.59

(c) $139.68 + $5.59 = $145.27