Question

A dining set is priced at $785. If the sales tax is 7 percent, what is the cost to purchase the dining set? Round to the nearest cent if necessary

Answer 1

price = $785

tax = 7% × $785

= $54.95

cost to purchase = normal price + tax

= $785 + $54.95

= $839.95

Answer 2

price = $785

tax = 7% × $785

= $54.95

cost to purchase = normal price + tax

= $785 + $54.95

= $839.95