Question

A camera has a listed price of $511.99 before tax. If the sales tax rate is 7.75%, find the total cost of the camera with sales tax included.

Round your answer to the nearest cent, as necessary,

Answer 1

$551.70

Explanation:

Price before tax= $511.99

Cost of the tax= 7.75/100×511.99

= $39.679

Total cost of the camera= $511.99+$39.679

= $551.669

≈ $551.70