Question

An item is priced at $13.40. If the sales tax is 5%, what does the item cost including sales tax?
A.
$14.07
B.
$0.67
C.
$27.47

Answer 1

To determine the amount paid in sales tax, we can multiply $13.79 by 5% or (0.05)

Answer 2

13.79 * 0.05 = 0.69 OR 69 cents

Answer 3

are you following?
To determine the total cost, add the tax to the price.

Answer 4

$13.79 + 0.69 = $14.48

Answer 5

do you understand?

Answer 6

wait

Answer 7

so the answer is 14.48