Question

A vacuum cleaner costs $140. If the sales tax rate is 6%, what is the amount of sales tax? What is the total cost of the vacuum cleaner with sales tax?

Answer 1

Answer: $8.4, $148.4

Explanation:

Cost of Vacuum Cleaner = $140
Sales Tax Rate = 6%

Sales Tax = 6% of $140
= 6/100 * 140
= 6/10 * 14
= 84/10
= 8.4
Therefore, Sales Tax = $8.4

Total Cost with Sales Tax = Cost of Vacuum Cleaner + Sales Tax
= 140 + 8.4
= 148.4
Therefore, Total Cost = $148.4