Question

A pair of sneakers cost $56, there is a 3.5% sales tax. What is the sales tax and what is the total price of the sneakers with tax included?

Answer 1

1.96

57.96

Explanation:

part A

56 × (3.5/100) = 1.96

part B

Method 1

56 ×(1.35/100) = 57.96

Method 2

56 + 1.96 = 57.96

Answer 2

Explanation:

59.5 add them both together