Question

The City Parks and Recreation Dept. is planting 20 acres of
new park land. The department is renting a grass seed planter
for $17.50 per acre and a tractor for 3 days at $215 per day.
A 7% usage tax is charged. Find the total rental charge.

Answer 1

Answer: $‭1,064.65‬

Explanation:

Rent on grass seed planter:

= Cost per acre * Acres to be planted

= 17.50  * 20

= $350

Rent on tractor:

= Days needed * Cost per day

= 3 * 215

= $645

Total rent before tax = 645 + 350

= $995

After tax:

= 995 * (1 + tax rate)

= 995 * (1 + 7%)

= $‭1,064.65‬