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#

Explanation:

Total cost = camera + case + tax.

Cost of case = #12/100 xx$84 = $10.08#

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

Tax # = 6/100 xx $94.08 = $5.64#

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