Danika has saved enough money to pay cash for a used car. She wants to buy a car that costs $5,500 before taxes. If she will be charged 6% sales tax, what is the total amount she will pay for the car?

a]$ 5,170
b]$ 5,830
c]$ 6,100

Question

Danika has saved enough money to pay cash for a used car. She wants to buy a car that costs $5,500 before taxes. If she will be charged 6% sales tax, what is the total amount she will pay for the car?

a]$ 5,170
b]$ 5,830
c]$ 6,100

anonymous · Answer

B

anonymous · Answer

5500 * 0.06 =330
330+ 5500=5830

anonymous · Answer

.06 (decimal form of percent) multiplied by the price is your tax in dollars, add that to the price for total:

.06*5500
+
5500
=
5830

anonymous · Answer

$5,500+($5,500*0.06)=$5,500+330
                                         = $5.830