Question

A lunch bill $12 before tax. If tax on the bill is 7.5%, what is the total cost of the lunch including tax?

Answer 1

After tax, the price should be $12.90

Explanation:

multiply 12 by 1.075

Answer 2

$12.90

Explanation:

To solve, multiply the cost before tax with tax, and then add the number gotten to the original amount.

12 x 7.5% = 12 x 0.075 = 0.9

12 + 0.9 = 12.9

$12.90 is your answer.

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