Ron wants to calculate the sales tax on two items. He is purchasing a helmet for $42 and gloves for $5.65. Sales tax is 7%. Which expression shows how Ron should calculate his total sales tax?

A

$42 + $5.65 x 7

B

$42 + $5.65 x 0.7

C

($42 + $5.65) x 0.7

D

($42 + $5.65) x 0.07

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26 August, 18:22

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Jazlyn Blair · Answer 1

The answer is D (42+5.65) times 0.07

Ron wants to calculate the sales tax on two items. He is purchasing a helmet for $42 and gloves for $5.65. Sales tax is 7%. Which expression shows how Ron should calculate his total sales tax?A$42 + $5.65 x 7B$42 + $5.65 x 0.7C($42 + $5.65) x 0.7D($42 + $5.65) x 0.07