Question

Kayombought a new outfit at Quentin's Dress Shop. She spent $143.50 on a dress, $65.90 on shoes, $4.99 on nylons, and $69.90 on a necklace. Sales tax is 5.5%. How much did KayCee's new outfit cost?

a) $295.16
b) $283.42
c) $275.80
d) $265.00

Answer 1

The total cost of Kayombought's new outfit, including sales tax, is $299.93.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the total cost of Kayombought's new outfit, we need to add up the costs of the dress, shoes, nylons, and necklace. The sales tax is 5.5%, so we also need to calculate the tax and add it to the total. Let's break it down:

1. The dress costs $143.50
2. The shoes cost $65.90
3. The nylons cost $4.99
4. The necklace costs $69.90

Now, let's find the total amount spent on the outfit without tax:

• Total without tax = $143.50 + $65.90 + $4.99 + $69.90 = $284.29

Next, we'll find the sales tax amount:

• Sales tax = 5.5% * $284.29 = $15.64

Finally, we'll add the sales tax to the total without tax:

• Total cost of the outfit = $284.29 + $15.64 = $299.93

Therefore, Kayombought's new outfit cost $299.93, option a) $295.16 is the closest answer choice.