Yvette is booking a 2-night stay at a hotel. The rate is $89 per room plus tax. If state tax is 6%, city tax is 2%, and municipal tax is 1%, what is her total lodging cost?
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Short Answer: C I hope these taxes are not compounded. Some places do that. Total tax = 9%
First figure out the cost of the room for 2 nights C = 89 + 89 C = 178
There are two ways to add on the 9%. Both ways require that you change 9% to a decimal 9% = 9/100 = 0.09
The first way is just to take 9% of 178 9% 178 = 0.09 * 178 = $16.02
And add this onto 178 C1 = 178 + 16.02 C1 = 194.02
Answer 194.02 C <<<<< answer
Or you can solve this more directly by adding 0.09 onto 1 1.09 * 178 = 194.02 which is the answer.