Question

Shawn buys a new bike for $75.50 and a new helmet for $12.50. If the sales tax rate is 11%, what will be the amount of sales tax on Shawn’s purchase?

Answer 1

Explanation:

$75.50 (bike) + $12.50 (helmet) = $88 (this is the amount shawn will pay before tax

next $88 (total before tax) multiplied by 0.11 (11% tax) to get $9.68 tax. that should be the answer

edit: answer was wrong before, im really sorry if you already submitted the answer and i got it wrong for you.

Answer 2

$9.68

Explanation:

The total cost before tax is $75.50 + $12.50 = $88

11% of $88 = 0.11 * $88 = $9.68

Answer: $9.68