Question

If the value added tax imposed is 14% on an article , then how much would you have to pay if the cost of the article is $85?​

Answer 1

Question :-

• If the value added tax in imposed is 14% on an article. Then how much would you have to pay if the cost of the article is $ 85?

Concept :-

• First, we will find 14% of $ 85
• Second, we will add the the amount ( 14% of $85) with $85 to get the total amount to be paid.

Given :-

• an article cost $85

• a tax of 14% is added with the price of the article

To find :-

• the total amount to be paid.

Solution :-

First, we have to find 14% of $85 to get the total tax in dollars.

=> 14% of $85

=> 14/100 × $85

=> 14/20 ×$17

=> 7/10 × $17

=> 0.7 × $17

=> $11.9

Now lastly, we will add $85 with $11.9 to get the total amount to be paid.

=> $85 + $11.9

=> $96.9

Therefore, the total amount to be paid including tax is $96.9

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