Question

Santino spends an average of $125 per month on clothing, he also spends about $180 per month going out to eat, not including

sales tax. Santino spends an average of $130 per week on groceries, which is not taxed. The tax rate is 7.25%. Estimate the total amount he
spends on food and clothing in a year on average, including sales tax.

Answer 1

Answer: 11,175.45 Dollars

Steps:

125 x 12 months (1 year)

180 x 12 months (1 year)

130 x 52 weeks (1 year)

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(125 + 180) x 12) + (130 x 52) =

3660 + 6760 = 10420

10420 x 7.25% or 0.0725 = 755.45

10420 + 755.45 = 11,175.45

__________

11,175.45 (All expenses) Dollars including sales tax.