Ida purchased two pairs of shoes in Georgia, where the sales tax rate is 4 percent, at $50.00 each. She also bought a dress at $30.00 and a pair of trousers at $20.00. What is the total purchase price, including the sales tax?

1 Answer
May 30, 2018

She would pay $156.00

Explanation:

You would find 4 percent (4 % is the tax amount) of the total amount she spent before tax ($150), and then add that number to the original total, 150, to get the amount she will have to pay.