Question

If the sales tax rate is 8.2% in California, then how much would you pay in Los Angeles

for a pair of shoes that cost $39.00?

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

$42.22

Explanation:

The sales tax rate = 8.25 = 0.0825 [Divide by 100 to convert in decimal]

The cost of a pair of shoes = $39.00

Tax amount to pay = Tax rate × Cost of a pair of shoes

Now, the total amount you pay for a pair of shoes = Cost of a pair +Tax amount

= $39.00+$ 3.22

Total Price:$ 42.22