Answer:
[tex]Total\ Cost = \$38.97[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]Backpack = \$36[/tex]
[tex]Sales\ Tax = 8.25\%[/tex]
Required
Determine the Total Cost
Total cost is calculated as thus
[tex]Total\ Cost = Backpack + Backpack * Sales\ Tax[/tex]
[tex]Total\ Cost = \$36 + \$36 * 8.25\%[/tex]
[tex]Total\ Cost = \$36 + \$2.97[/tex]
[tex]Total\ Cost = \$38.97[/tex]
