Question

Ken spends $344.76 before tax at a hardware store. If the sales tax rate in his city is 7.5%, what is the total cost of his purchase? Round to the nearest cent if necessary.

Answer 1

$318.90

Explanation:

Turn the percent into a decimal and multipy it by 344.76

0.075 × 344.76 = 25.857

after you get your answer you subtract 344.76 and 25.857

$344.76 - 25.857 = $318.903

round you answer to the nearest cent

= $318.90