Question

Jamie spent $25 for a new Puma flip flop for her father as a Christmas gift. If tax is 8 percent, how much did she spend including tax?

Answer 1

amount Jamie spent on shoes= $25
additional tax = 25 x .08
25+(25x.08)= $27
So, Jamie spent a total of $27

Answer 2

$27

Explanation:

25 * 0.08 = 2

25 + 2 = 27