If the sales tax is 4%, what is the cost of a pair of shoes with a price of $85?

A

$425.00

B

$88.40

C

$340.00

D

$89.00

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Mathematics

Abril Mckenzie

25 February, 04:30

If the sales tax is 4%, what is the cost of a pair of shoes with a price of $85?

A

$425.00

B

$88.40

C

$340.00

D

$89.00

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Jaylen Stokes · Answer 1

Answer:B

Step-by-step explanation:85•0.04% is equal to 3.4. Add this to 85 and you get 88.40.

Ronnie Yu · Answer 2

B. $88.40

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the sales tax, we need to multiply the original price by the percentage. Note, 4% = 0.04

$85.00 * 0.04 = $3.40

Now, we add the sales cost to the original price.

$85.00 + $3.40 = $88.40

If the sales tax is 4%, what is the cost of a pair of shoes with a price of $85?A$425.00B$88.40C$340.00D$89.00

If the sales tax is 4%, what is the cost of a pair of shoes with a price of $85?

A

$425.00

B

$88.40

C

$340.00

D

$89.00