Question

Parker went shopping for a new pair of sneakers. Sales tax where he lives is 5%. The price of the pair of sneakers is $23. Find the total price including tax. Round to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

23 x 5% =

23 x 0.05= 1.15 (total sales tax)

23 + 1.15= $24.15 (total price)

Answer 2

23 x 5% =

23 x 0.05= 1.15 (total sales tax)

23+ 1.15= $24.15 (total price)