...continued from last question... your family purchases a new computer for your home at a cost of $1,250…

...continued from last question... your family purchases a new computer for your home at a cost of $1,250. in the state and city you live, there exist the following sales taxes: • 6% state sales tax • 1.5% local sales tax how much will your family pay total in taxes? a $93.75 b $50.00 c $1500.00

...continued from last question... your family purchases a new computer for your home at a cost of $1,250. in the state and city you live, there exist the following sales taxes: • 6% state sales tax • 1.5% local sales tax how much will your family pay total in taxes? a $93.75 b $50.00 c $1500.00

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total tax rate

Add state and local tax rates. $6%+1.5% = 7.5%=0.075$

Step2: Calculate total tax amount

Multiply computer cost by total tax rate. $1250\times0.075 = 93.75$

Answer:

A. $93.75$