Sophia is buying her first car. She wants a Volkswagon Jetta. It costs $21,345 plus $2,500 for upgrades like floor mats and a sunroof. The Georgia sales tax on the car will be 7%. What will be the total of her loan with upgrades including sales tax? Round to the nearest whole number. (Watch this video if you need support with sales tax proportions. LINK) A. What will be the total of the car price plus upgrades? Show your work.
The total of the car price plus upgrades is $21,345 + $2,500 = $23,645.
B. What is the sales tax on the car price plus upgrades? Show your work.
The sales tax on the car price plus upgrades is $23,645 * 7% = $1,655.15.
C. What will be the total of her loan with upgrades including sales tax? Show your work.
The total of her loan with upgrades including sales tax is $23,645 + $1,655.15 = $25,300.15.
Rounded to the nearest whole number, the total of her loan will be $25,300.