Question

Dale is buying a new stereo for $1,580. If the sales tax is 7.2%, how much will he pay in total? ( please show work) Thanks :)

Answer 1

$1,693.76

Explanation:

We know

Dale is buying a new stereo for $1,580. Sales tax is 7.2%.

How much will he pay in total?

7.2% = 0.072

We take

1580 + (1580 x 0.072) = $1,693.76

So, he will pay $1,693.76 in total.