Question

Nick wants to purchase a pair of running sneakers priced at $130. If the sales tax is 8%, how much will Nick have to pay for the sneakers?

Answer 1

First to solve this you need to make 8% into a decimal and to do so move the . over to the left twice.

8--->.08

Now multiply 130 by .08

130(.08)= 10.4

So the tax is $10.40

Now add 10.4 to 130

10.40+130=140.40

So the total cost for Nicks sneakers is $140.40

Answer 2

Nick will have to pay $140.40 for the sneakers.

What is percentage?

Percentage is defined as ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

The price of sneakers = $130

The sales tax is 8%

Let, Nick will have to pay for the sneakers = x

x =   $130 + 8% of $130

x= 130 + (8/100)130

x= 130 + (0.8)130

x= 130 + 10.4

x = =140.40

So, the total cost for Nicks sneakers is $140.40

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