Ellie is buying a camera for $615.50 and a camera bag is $65.50. If the sales tax rate is 8%, what will be the amount of sales tax on Ellie's purchase?
Responses
A$35.26
$35.26
B$40.58
$40.58
C$54.48
$54.48
D$58.72
The total cost of Ellie's purchase is $615.50 + $65.50 = $<<615.50+65.50=681>>681.
The sales tax is 8% of $681, which is (8/100) * $681 = $<<(8/100)*681=54.48>>54.48.
The amount of sales tax on Ellie's purchase is $54.48. Answer: \boxed{C}.