Indigo went shopping for a new pair of sneakers. Sales tax where she lives is 3.75%. The price of the pair of sneakers is 20. Find the total price including tax. Round to the nearest cent.

Soluzione

Soluzione

Amount after tax : 20.75

Fasi della soluzione

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 20 + 0.0375 \cdot 20

x = 20 + 0.0375 \cdot 20 : x = 20.75

Amount after tax : 20.75

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