Question

A Seller sells 15 widgets that cost $13 each. The applicable sales tax rate is 9 percent. What is the total amount of the
sale?
Select the single best answer:
A $117.00
B. $195.00
C. $212.55
D. $135.55​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Number of widgets = 15

Cost of a Widget = $ 13

Percentage of rate of sales tax = 9%

To find: Total Amount of the Sale.

Total cost Price of 15 Widget = 15 × 13 = $ 195

Total Sales tax on the price = 9/100 × 195 = $ 17.55

Total amount of sale = 195 + 17.55 = $ 212.55

Therefore, Option C is correct.