Ray cupple bought a basic car costing $26,500.00, with options costing $725.00. there is a 6% sales tax in his state and a combined $50.00 license and registration fee. what was ray's total cost?
a. $28,865.00
b. $28,911.50
c. $27,275.00
d. $28,908.50

Adding the basic car costing and the additional options costing, we have (26500 + 725) = $ 27 225. Since sales tax is to be included for the payment, Ray must pay for 1.06 of the basic cost. Which is equal to 1.06(27 225) = $ 28 858.50 Adding the license and registration fee into the price, we have $28 908.50. Hence, the total cost is D: $28, 908.50.