How Do You solve this problem?

Question

McKenna bought a hat that costs $18.25. The sales tax rates is 0.07. What is the total amount that she paid for the hat? Round your answer to the nearest penny.

Answer 1

the hat costs $18.25

the sales tax is 7% (0.07)

sales tax=0.07*$18.25

             =$1.2775

             =$1.28

total amount paid=$18.25+$1.28

                            =$19.53

another way to get the answer is 1.07*$18.25=$19.5275

                                                                         =$19.53

Answer 2

OK, Cathy, the hat itself costs $18.25.

 

On top of that she has to pay a 7% sales tax.

 

Multiply $18.25 by 0.07 to find out what the tax is: $1.2775

 

So the total amount is $18.25 + $1.28 = $19.23

Answer 3

Hat cost - $18.25

Sales tax - 7% (0.07) = .07 x 18.25 = 1.28

Total paid - $ 18.25 + 1.28 = $ 19.53

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