Question

There are 3 items in an order. They cost $4.39, $5.65, and $8.98. The sales tax for this order is 5.5%.

What is the total cost of the order?
O $19.02
O $20.07
O $28.53
$29.48

Answer 1

Answer: 20.07.

Step-by-step explanation: $4.39 + $5.65 + $8.98 = 19.02, but we still have the 5.5 sales tax. In total, it's 20.07 including the sales tax.

Let me know if it's right!

Answer 2

$20.07

Step-by-step explanation:

total cost: $4.39 + $5.65 + $8.98 = $19.02

with tax percentage: 100% + 5.5% = 105.5%

total cost: $19.02 * 105.5% = $20.0661 = $20.07