Question

Mrs. Jones attended a Southern Living home party. She purchased a vase which cost $34.99. The shipping charge was $3.00, and 8.25% sales tax was paid on the subtotal which included the shipping charge. How much did she pay for the vase?

Answer 1

34.99 + $3.00 = $37.99
34.99 * 8.25/100 = $2.886675

round that number to $2.89

then add $37.99 and $2.89

the answer would be 40.88

Answer 2

$41.12

Explanation:

34.99 + 3 = 37.99

37.99 increase 8.25% =

37.99 × (1 + 8.25%) = 37.99 × (1 + 0.0825) = 41.124175