Question

Paula bought a new flotation tank for $8,000. She must pay 5% sales tax and 7% excise tax. The company is shipping the tank, so Paula must also pay a $15 insurance charge. What's the total purchase price of the tank? A. $8,960 B. $8,400 C. $8,560 D. $8,975

Answer 1

$8000 + 5%×$8000 + 7%×$8000 + $15
= $8000 + $400 + $560 + $15
= $8975

The appropriate choice is 
   D. $8975

Answer 2

Answer:

D. $8,975

Step-by-step explanation:

8,000 x 5% = 400

8,000 x 7% = 560

8,000 + 400 + 560 + 15 = 8,975