Question

Tracy bought two sweaters for $17.50 each and a skirt for $19.What was the total amount of her bill if she had to pay a sales taxof 5.5%?a. $56.97b. $38.42c. $2.97d. $54

Answer 1

Given:

Two sweaters for $17.50 each and a skirt for $19.

The sales tax is 5.5%.

To find the total amount:

The total selling price is,

`\begin{gathered} SP=17.50+17.50+19 \\ =\text{ \$54} \end{gathered}`

If the sales tax is 5.5% then,

`(5.5)/(100)*54=\text{ \$}2.97`

Hence, the total amount is,

`54+2.97=\text{ \$}56.97`

Thus, the correct answer is a. $56.97