Bob spent $37.80, including tax, on a pair of jeans. How much did the jeans cost if there was 8% sales tax?

Hi BellaMath1717,

Your Question:

Bob spent $37.80, including tax, on a pair of jeans. How much did the jeans cost if there was 8% sales tax?

Solution:

Step 1: Find The Tax

8% = 0.08

37.8 x 0.08 = 3.024

Tax = $3.024

Step 2: Find The Total

37.80 + 3.024 = $40.824 = $40.82

Final Answer:

$40.82