Question

Sales tax word problem? Algebra 2

Answer 1

In the state of Connecticut there is a state sales tax of 6.35% on all goods purchased. If jan buys a TV for $599, what will be the final bill, including state sales tax?

Answer 2

hmm....what do you think?
\[599+599\times0.0635 ?? \]

Answer 3

why would we add 599 twice?

Answer 4

\[$599 + 6.35%=605.35 \]

Answer 5

=605.35 right?

Answer 6

right

Answer 7

im little confused

it does say '' including sales tax.''

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

so 599 on both sides ?

@agent0smith

Answer 10

wait i think i just figured it out

Answer 11

all you have to do is multiply 599 by 0.0635 which =38.04

Answer 12

wait nevermind

Answer 13

hmm @DanJS :\

Answer 14

yeah, Total cost = Item Cost + Sales Tax

Total Cost = 599 + 599*0.0634 = $637.04

you calculated wrong to start

Answer 15

oh my gosh that's what she was saying from the start!!

Answer 16

dan saves the day :')

Answer 17

THANK YOU!!

Answer 18

welcome