Question

You buy a new laptop for $300. The sales tax is 6%. What is the total cost for the laptop including the sales tax?

Answer 1

Answer:

The total cost for the laptop including the sales tax is, $318.

Explanation:

You buy a new laptop for $300.

Sale tax is 6%.

First convert the sales tax percentage into a decimal by moving the point two spaces to the left.

i.e 6% = 0.06.

Sale tax cost = $0.06 \times 300$ = $18.

Now,

Total cost for the laptop including the sales tax = Pre-tax value + Sales tax cost

Total Cost = $300+$18=$318.

Answer 2

Answer:

The total cost is $318

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