Question

Kara bought two birthday gifts for her twin nephews. Each gift cost $12.50. Sales tax was 6.75. What was the total cost for the gifts, including tax?

Answer 1

if sales tax was 6.75 dollars, then 31.75 is the total cost. If it’s in percent, the total cost is 26.69

Explanation:

1). 12.5(2) = 25

2). 25 + 6.25 = 31.25

OR

2). 25(1.0675)=26.69