The purchase price of a camera is $84. The carrying case is 12% of the purchase price. Tax is 6% of the subtotal. What is the total cost for the camera and case plus tax?

1 Answer
Jul 27, 2018

Total cost = $99.72=$99.72

Explanation:

Total cost = camera + case + tax.

Cost of case = 12/100 xx$84 = $10.0812100×$84=$10.08

Cost of camera and case = $84+$10.08 = $94.08$84+$10.08=$94.08

Tax = 6/100 xx $94.08 = $5.64=6100×$94.08=$5.64

Total cost = $94.08+$5.64 = $99.72$94.08+$5.64=$99.72