Question

Alice purchased a dress for $23.95, a necklace for $10.95, and a pair of

earrings for $6.79. What was the total amount of her purchase including 5%
tax?

Answer 1

$43.77

Explanation:

The total price without tax is $41.69. To add tax, we take 5% of this total (which ends up being $2.08) and add it to the total. This makes the final price $43.77.