A shopper purchases a new couch for $2,000 in New York City. The combined sales tax rate for the state of New York and New York City is approximately 8.875% What is the total sales tax the shopper pays on the couch?
Answer
A
177 point 5 0 dollars
B
175 point 0 0 dollars
C
150 point 0 0 dollars
D
165 point 0 0 dollars
Explanation
Convert 8.875% to a decimal: 0.08875. Then multiply the couch price by the tax rate: $2,000 × 0.08875 = $177.50, so the correct choice is 177.50 dollars.
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