Question

Sarah is purchasing a new blouse on sale for $24. What will her total cost be if sales tax is 8%?

Answer 1

Answer: Total cost = $ 25.92

Step-by-step explanation:

The cost of the new blouse Sarah was purchasing = $ 24

Sales Tax = 8%

∴ The amount of tax charged for the blouse = 8% of 24 = [8/100] * 24 = $ 1.92

Thus,

The total cost of the new blouse including tax is,

= $ 24 + $ 1.92

= $ 25.92

Answer 2

Answer:

Price of blouse  is 25.92$

Step-by-step explanation:

Blouse price is =24$

Sales tax is =8%=8/100=0.08

8% of 24$ is =0.08*24=1.92$

Total Price of blouse is =24$+1.92$=25.92$