Question

sales tax rate in New Mexico is 5.125%. A pair of pants in New Mexico costs $30 before tax. How much does the pair of pants cost after tax?

Answer 1

Answer: $31.54 ($31.5375, rounded to $31.54)

Step-by-step explanation: $30 * .05125 = $1.5375, to find our sales tax.

Add this sales tax ($1.5375) to $30 and we get $31.5375

IF IT SAYS TO ROUND TO THE NEAREST HUNDRETH, TYPE:

"31.54"

IF NOT:

"31.5375"