Question

A backpack costs $18 and has a 7 percent tax. How much will Sheila have to pay for the backpack after tax?

• $1.26

• $5.40

• $19.26

• $30.60​

Answer 1

• $19.26

Explanation:

Answer 2

19.26

Explanation:

Explanation

7% = 7/100 = 0.07

1 in formula before represents the 18 dollars.

Formula

18*(1 + 7/100)

18 (1 + 0.07)

18(1.07)

19.26

She will have to pay 19.26 dollars.