Question

question 23

a pharmacy technician is selling a medication that has a retail cost of $24. which of the following is the total price after adding a 7.5% sales tax?

$31.50

$35.80

$24.08

$25.80

Explanation:

Calculate the sales tax amount

Using the Pharmacy Business Math knowledge point

$$ \text{Sales Tax} = \$24 \times 7.5\% = 24 \times 0.075 = \$1.80 $$

Calculate the total price

Using the Pharmacy Business Math knowledge point

$$ \text{Total Price} = \text{Retail Cost} + \text{Sales Tax} = \$24 + \$1.80 = \$25.80 $$

Answer:

• (A) $31.50
• (B) $35.80
• (C) $24.08
• (D) $25.80 (Correct answer)