Question

Mr. Jamison, an art teacher, would like to purchase some art supplies. He picks up 5 sketchbooks that cost $16.12 and 4 erasers that cost $6.54. Sales tax in Kentucky is 6%. Approximately, how much does Mr. Jamison pay? Round to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

SOLUTION

In this question, we have that :

Mr. Jamison picks up 5 sketchbooks that cost $16.12 and 4 erasers that cost $6.54.

The total cost of the art supplies = $ 16. 12 + $ 6. 54 = $ 22 . 66

If the sales tax = 6 %

Then, Mr. Jamison would pay 6 % of $ 22.66

$\begin{gathered} \frac{6}{100\text{ }}\text{ x \ 22. 66 =} \\ \\ \frac{135.\text{ 96}}{100} \\ =\text{ \ 1. 3596} \\ =\text{ \ 1. 36 ( nearest hundredth )} \end{gathered}$