Kian bought a shirt for $12 and a pair of jeans for $28. If the sales tax rate is 8.5%, what will the total cost of his purchase be after tax ?

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Answer:

$43.40

Step-by-step explanation:

12 + 28

40

40 (1.085)    <<< sales tax

43.40

Answer: $43.40

Step-by-step explanation:

Total Cost of products (before sales tax): $12 + $28 = $40

After sales tax: ($40 × 108.5%) ÷ 100% = $43.4 = $43.40