Tai went to a shopping mall. He spent $25.75 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?

Question

Tai went to a shopping mall. He spent $25.75 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

Add 'em up to get the base cost. Multiply by .0825 to get the taxes.
Cost + taxes. AWWW YEEEAAAH

anonymous · Answer

so its going to be equal to 12.48 :D ?

anonymous · Answer

??

anonymous · Answer

Totally confused as to how you got 12.48.

anonymous · Answer

i added 25.75 +15.49+9.95 =51.19 so i did this wait

anonymous · Answer

That's the correct first step.

anonymous · Answer

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