Question

If you are buying at item at a store for a price of $41, and there is a 5.3% tax added on top, what would be the total amount due at the register, to the nearest cent?

Answer 1

Answer: $43.17

Explanation:

%53 = 0.053

Percent formula:

a ( 1 + r )

41 (1 + 0.053)

41 (1.053)

43.173

round

Answer 2

$53.92

Explanation:

x/100=5.3/41

Cross Multiply

41x=530

41x/41=530/41

x=12.92

41+12.92=53.92