Maria wants to buy a pair of shoes for $22.50 and a shirt for $13.50. If the sales tax rate is 8.25%, what will be the amount of sales tax on Maria’s purchase?

Respuesta :

Answer:

$2.97

Step-by-step explanation:

- add together the prices of the items; 22.50 + 13.50 = 36

- multiply the total by the tax; 36 x 8.25% or 36 x 0.0825 = 2.97

- The total sales tax is $2.97