robert bought a used car for $1,500.00 if the sales tax is 5% what is the total that he paid?
multiply 1500 by .05, then add to the 1500
or, in one step
1500 x 1.05
Total = 1500 x 0.05 + 1500
Let t = total
t = 1500 x 0.05 + 1500
t = 75 + 1500
t = $1575
Done!
To find the total amount Robert paid for the used car, we need to add the price of the car to the sales tax.
First, we calculate the sales tax amount. The sales tax is 5% of the purchase price.
Sales tax amount = Purchase price * Sales tax rate
In this case, the purchase price is $1,500.00 and the sales tax rate is 5%. Let's calculate the sales tax amount:
Sales tax amount = $1,500.00 * 0.05
Sales tax amount = $75.00
Now, we add the sales tax amount to the purchase price to find the total amount Robert paid.
Total amount paid = Purchase price + Sales tax amount
Total amount paid = $1,500.00 + $75.00
Total amount paid = $1,575.00
Therefore, the total amount that Robert paid for the used car, including sales tax, is $1,575.00.