Marta bought 3 towels for $8.50 each and washcloths for $1.25 each. If the sale tax rate is 8%, what is the total amount of money Marta spent?
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Answer:
maria spent $28.89
Step-by-step explanation:
Maria bought three towels for $8.50.
=> Cost of towels = $8.50 × 3
=> Cost of towels = $25.50
Similarly, she bought washcloth for $1.25
=> Cost of wash cloth = $1.25
Total Cost of towels and washcloth = $25.50 + $1.25
=> Total cost = $26.75
It is given that the sale tax rate is 8%
=> Total cost × 8/100
=> 26.75 × 0.08
=> $2.14
Total amount maria spent = 26.75 + 2.14
=> Total amount maria spent = $28.89
Therefore, maria spent $28.89
Sales tax is a tax paid to government for the sales of goods and services.
Sales tax increases the price of the good and services that the buyer is buying.
Find the price of 3 towels:
1 towel = $8.50
3 towels = $8.50 x 3
3 towels = $25.50
Find the total purchase:
3 towels = $25.50
1 washcloth = $1.25
Total = 25.50 + 1.25
Total = $26.75
Find the sales tax:
Sales Tax = 8% of $26.75
Sales Tax = 0.08 x $26.75
Sales Tax = $2.14
Find the total amount Marta spend:
Total amount = $26.75 + $2.14
Total amount = $28.89
Answer; Marta spent a total of $28.89.