Question

Chanda gets a new puppy and purchases supplies that cost $52.00. The sales tax is 5.5%. What is the total cost of Chanda's purchase? (label!)

Answer 1

$54.86

Explanation:

The tax is 5.5%. Convert to decimals --> .055

Multiply .055 x 52 = $2.86 in tax

Add $2.86 + 52 = $54.86 total