Question

Mr. Sanchez bought 2 magazines for 9.95 each and 1 book for 14.95 if the sales tax is 6% what is the total cost of Mr. Sanchez's purchases purchases

Answer 1

The total cost without taxes on sales is given by:
 C = 2 * (9.95) + 14.95
 C = 34.85
 Adding the value of the taxes we have:
 34.85 + 0.06 * (34.85) = 36.941
 Answer:
 the total cost of Mr. Sanchez's purchases is:
 36,941