Answer:
$47.52
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
Coach Miers bought an MP3 player for $44.00.
She had to pay 8% sales tax.
Question asked:
Total cost of the MP3 player including tax = ?
Solution:
Cost of MP3 player = $44.00
Sales tax = [tex]8\% of 44[/tex]
= [tex]\frac{8}{100} \times44[/tex]
= [tex]0.08\times44 = 3.52[/tex]
Total cost of MP3 player including tax =Cost of MP3 player + Sales tax
= 44 + 3.52
= $47.52
Thus, total cost of MP3 player including tax = $47.52
