Question

Joe buys 2 shirts for $18.50 each and a belt for $12.36. He pays tax at a rate of 5.5% on his purchase. How much tax does he pay?

Answer 1

18.50•2=37+12.36=49.36
5.5%=0.055
49.36•0.055=2.71
$2.71

Answer 2

Answer:37$ for the shirt Sales tax: $2.04

Cost/Price before ST: $37.00

Total Cost/Price including ST: $39.04

for the belt

Sales tax: $0.68

■ Cost/Price before ST: $12.36

■ Total Cost/Price including ST: $13.04

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