Question

Trisha bought a pair of shoes for $40 and a blouse for $35. Trisha's purchases are subject to a sales tax rate of 8.75%. Including tax, what did Trisha pay for the shoes and blouse? Give your answer to the nearest cent

Answer 1

$40+$35=$75
75/100*8.75=6.5625
6.5625+75=81.5625
                  approximately equal to $81.56