Question

A washing machine sells for $982.78 in a state that charges 7.85% sales tax and in a city that charges a 3.35% sales tax. What is the total cost of the washing machine?

Answer 1

Explanation:

total tax rate = 7.85% + 3.35% = 11.2%

total cost = 1.112×$982.78 ≅$1,092.85