Question

Josh was planning to go camping with his family. He purchased a tent for $199.98, a lantern for $39.50, and an outdoor stove for $59.95. The sales tax rate is 8.75%. How much sales tax does Josh need to pay?

Answer 1

$26.20

Step-by-step explanation:

Sales tax = percentage of tax x total amount spent spent

total amount spent spent = cost of tent + cost of lantern + cost of outdoor stove

$199.98 + $39.50 + $59.95 = $299.43

0.0875 x $299.43 = $26.20