Sales tax word problems
Find 13% of the price, round to the nearest cent, and add it on. Ontario adds 13% HST to the items here.
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Amara buys a library tote for R8.09 and a notebook for R3.47. What is the total?
Answer: R11.56
Omar buys a carton of milk for R4.62 and a bag of apples for R5.74. What is the total?
Answer: R10.36
Chloé buys a beanie for R16.03 and a puzzle for R16.97. What is the total?
Answer: R33.00
Tip: Find 13% of the price, round to the nearest cent, and add it on. Ontario adds 13% HST to the items here.
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