help with a few questions please

Question

1. Find the cost of 6 1/2 yards of materials at $8.50 per yard.
2. Find the cost of $142 worth of clothes with a 6% sales tax.

Answer 1

Hi Emjay,

For the answer to #1:

Multiply 6.5 x 8.5 and you will get your price.

For the answer to #2:

First ask yourself, "what is 6% of 142?"

*Multiply 6 x 142.

*Divide that product by 100.

*Add that amount to $142, and you will get your price.