In a state where the sales tax is 5%, Gerald buys a chair for $89.95 and a couch for $257.00.
How much sales tax does he pay on the items?

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Hoodmemes · Answer

Ok lets focus on turning (5%) into a decimal

$$5\div100=0.05$$

Now u wanna (Add) this "Gerald buys a chair for $89.95 and a couch for $257.00."

Basically just (Add) (257.00) and (89.95) together.

$$257.00+89.95=346.95 $$

Lastly all u wanna do is (Multiply) (0.05) by (346.95)

$$346.95\times0.05=17.3475$$

Round (17.3475) to the (Nearest Hundredth)

After Rounded: (17.35)

So he pays (17.35) in sales taxes on the items.