Question

Mimi bought an outfit that cost $54.50. She had to pay 6.75% sales tax.What was the total amount of her purchase?a. $61.25b. $59.32c. $58.18d. $57.50

Answer 1

Convert the percent sales tax into decimal, and multiply it by the cost of the outfit

6.75% → 0.0675

$54.50 × 0.0675 = $3.67875

Add the sales tax to the original price

$54.50 + $3.67875 = $58.17875

Rounding the answer to the nearest cent, the total amount of her purchase is $58.18.