Question

William bought a refrigerator for $8000 and paid a sales tax of 7%. How much did he paid for 2 similar refrigerators?

• A. $17120
• B. $8560
• C. $17,020
• D. $8,565

Answer 1

The correct option is A $17120

Cost of a refrigerator = $8000
Sales tax on refrigerator = 7%

Step 1: Find 7% sales tax on $8000
$7\%=\frac{7}{100}$

Sales tax = 7% of 8000
$7\%$ $\text{of}$ $$8000=\frac{7}{100}\times 8000$

$=$ $$560$

Step 2:
Total amount paid for a refrigerator
= Sales tax paid + Cost of a refrigerator
= $560+$8000
= $8560

Amount paid for one refrigerator
= $$8560$

Total amount paid for 2 refrigerator
= $$8560\times 2$
=$$17,120$