Nathan buys a bottle of water for $1.25, gum for $0.50, and a book for $3.95. the sales tax is 10%. what is the sales tax for the things he buys

Respuesta :

Answer:

$0.75, which is

75 cents

Step-by-step explanation:

First add the cost of all the items.

1.25 + .50 + 3.95

= 5.70

To find 10% of 5.70, change the percent to a decimal and multiply.

10% is .10

5.70 × .10 = .57

The tax is 57 cents. This can be written as $0.57