Question

Mr. Green orders some cookies from a local youth group. Using his order form shown below, complete the last column to find the total to be paid.
Quantity
Description
Unit Price
Total of Line
2
Krispy Kosmos
$2.89
$
1
Chewy Chocos
$3.19
$
1
Gooey Globs
2.99
$


Total
$

5.8% tax
$

Total to be paid
$
a.
$9.60
b.
$11.96
c.
$12.65
d.
$18.90

Answer 1

Line totals:
- 2 × $2.89 = $5.78
- 1 × $3.19 = $3.19
- 1 × $2.99 = $2.99

Subtotal = $5.78 + $3.19 + $2.99 = $11.96
Tax (5.8%) = 11.96 × 0.058 = $0.69368 ≈ $0.69
Total = $11.96 + $0.69 = $12.65

Answer: c. $12.65