Question

Mr Jones bought a snowboard. The 6% sales tax on the snowboard was $32.50. What was the total cost including the sales tax? (rounded to nearest cent)

Answer 1

Answer: $574

Explanation:

First we need to calculate the price of the snowboard before the addition of the tax. This will be represented by x. Therefore,

6% of x = $32.50

0.06 × x = $32.50

0.06x = $32.50

x = $32.50 / 0.06

x = $541.67

Therefore, the total cost including the sales tax will be:

= $541.67 + $32.50

= $574.17

= $574