Question

if the sales tax rate is 7.25% in california, then how much would u pay in los angeles for a coat that cost $120.00

Answer 1

Answer:

The amount to be pay for coat is $128.70.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

The sales tax rate is 7.25% in California.

The cost for a coat in Los angeles is $120.00.

Now, to find amount to be paid.

Sales tax = 7.25%.

Cost = $120.00.

So, amount to be paid = $120 + 7.25% of $120.00.

$=120+\frac{7.25}{100} \times 120.$

$=120+\frac{870}{100}.$

$=120+8.70$

$=\ 128.70$

Therefore, the amount to be pay for coat is $128.70.