Question

Diego bought a book for $13.50. Sales tax is 7%. What is the total cost of his purchase? (show work)

Answer 1

Answer:$22.70

Explanation:

13.50

7%=0.7

13.50*0.7=9.45

13.50+9.45=$22.70

Answer 2

To get the total price multiply the cost of the book by 1 + sales tax rate:

7% as a decimal = 0.07

13.50 x 1.07 = $14.45