Question

robert bought a used car for $1,500.00 if the sales tax is 5% what is the total that he paid?

Answer 1

multiply 1500 by .05, then add to the 1500

or, in one step

1500 x 1.05

Answer 2

Total = 1500 x 0.05 + 1500

Let t = total

t = 1500 x 0.05 + 1500

t = 75 + 1500

t = $1575

Done!