Question

1. a new pair of shoes cost $100. sales tax was 7%. how much was the total cost (a) if your answer is $93 color the water grey. (b) if your answer is $107 color the water blue.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate sales tax amount

Sales tax is 7% of $100. So, tax = \( 100 \times \frac{7}{100} = 7 \) dollars.

Step2: Calculate total cost

Total cost = price of shoes + sales tax = \( 100 + 7 = 107 \) dollars.

Answer:

b. If your answer is $107 color the water blue.