Question

Jack's family went out to dinner at a diner. The total bill was $78.99. The

tax rate was 6.5%. How much was the tax?

Answer 1

The tax was 5.13

Explanation:

Take the amount and multiply by the tax rate

78.99 * 6.5 %

Change to a decimal

78.99 * .065

Round to the nearest cent

5.13