Question

Sam bought 3 pens for $0.49

each and one notebook for
$1.50. If the sales tax is 6%,
what is the total cost of her
purchase?

Answer 1

The answer should be 3.15

Explanation:

Multiply $0.49 by 3 and you get $1.47.

Add $1.59 and $1.47 and you get $2.97

Add $2.97 plus 6% and you get 3.1482

$3.15.