Question

Diego bought a fountain online. It cost $977 plus 9% shipping and handling.What was the total cost?

Round your answer to the nearest dollar:

Answer 1

To calculate the total cost of the fountain including shipping and handling, you need to first determine the shipping and handling fee and then add it to the original price.

1. Calculate the shipping and handling fee:
\[
\text{Shipping and Handling Fee} = \text{Cost} \times \text{Shipping Rate} = 977 \times 0.09
\]
\[
\text{Shipping and Handling Fee} = 977 \times 0.09 = 87.93
\]

2. Add the shipping and handling fee to the original cost:
\[
\text{Total Cost} = \text{Cost} + \text{Shipping and Handling Fee} = 977 + 87.93
\]
\[
\text{Total Cost} = 1064.93
\]

3. Round to the nearest dollar:
\[
\text{Total Cost (rounded)} = 1065
\]

Thus, the total cost is **$1065**.