Bryana bought yards of cloth at $8.00 per yard. If there was an 8% sales tax, what was the total cost of the cloth?
- A$12.96
- B$14.08
- C$15.12
- D$16.08
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Correct answer: C
Calculate the cost of the cloth before tax:
Now find the tax for $14 worth of cloth:
14 × 8% = 14 × 0.08 = $1.12
Finally, add the cost of the fabric and the tax:
$14 + $1.12 = $15.12