Tai went shopping. He spent $25.72 on a shirt, $15.49 on a hat, and $9.95 on a poster, before tax. Tax was 8.25% on all purchases. What was the total cost of Tai's purchases, including tax?

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Tai went shopping. He spent  $25.72 on a shirt, $15.49 on a hat, and $9.95 on a poster, before tax. Tax was 8.25% on all purchases. What was the total cost of Tai's purchases, including tax?

anonymous · Answer

So first off, get the total amount in purchase, without tax.

anonymous · Answer

51.19

anonymous · Answer

Okay, now, our Tax is 8.25%.
Lets convert this to a decimal to make it easier. 
8.25% => 1.0825
Multiply this number by the total amount.
51.19*1.0825
That will be your result amount with tax.

anonymous · Answer

55.41

anonymous · Answer

THANK YOU! do you think you can help me with one more question?

anonymous · Answer

Sure.

anonymous · Answer

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