Question

A pair of sneakers cost $57.80. if the sales tax is 5 percent how much tax would be paid this pair of sneakers

Answer 1

\[57.80(1.05)=?\]

Answer 2

hmm

Answer 3

i thought it was around 5 dollars

Answer 4

if you give me the answer i will give you a medal

Answer 5

I did give you the answer. Use the equation above and solve it

Answer 6

I'm sorry it is asking how much money in dollars is paid not the final price so do this instead.
.05(57.80)=?

Answer 7

is it 28.9

Answer 8

you are off by a factor of ten. remember its 57.80 times 0.05 not .5

Answer 9

is it 2.89

Answer 10

correct

Answer 11

here is another one how much interest will be paid in 1 year for a loan of $3600 at 8 1/2 percent simple interest?

Answer 12

sooo