Question

A state sales tax of 6% and a local sales tax of 1% are levied in Tampa, Florida. Suppose the price of a

particular car in Tampa is $15,000, and an oil change at a certain auto center is $29.
Which statement is true about the total cost of the car and the oil change after sales tax has been
calculated?

Answer 1

D) The total cost of the car is $16,050, and the total cost of the oil change is $31.03.

Answer 2

16050, 31.03

Explanation:

15000x1.07 (adds 7% tax)=16050

29x1.07(adds 7% tax to price)=31.03