Ms. Stoner purchased a new computer for $1,150 at the Apple Store. If sales tax is 7.5%, what was the total of her purchase?

Answer 1

Find sales tax first, which is 7.5% of $1150 = 7.5/100 •($1150)=$86.25

Add computer price with sales tax, which is $1150+$86.25=$1236.25