a pair of jeans costs $26.00. the tax us 6.5%. how much will it cost to buy a pair of jeans?

Question

A. $1.69

B. $27.69

C. $32.50

D. $42.90

Answer 1

To find the total cost of the jeans including tax, we need to calculate the amount of tax first and then add it to the original price.

1. Calculate the tax: \[ \text{Tax} = \text{Price} \times \text{Tax Rate} = 26.00 \times 0.065 = 1.69 \]

2. Add the tax to the original price: \[ \text{Total Cost} = \text{Price} + \text{Tax} = 26.00 + 1.69 = 27.69 \]

Therefore, the total cost to buy a pair of jeans is $27.69.

The correct answer is B. $27.69.