Question

To calculate 4 1/5% tax on $63.78, multiply 4.2 times 63.78. t or f ... false

Answer 1

0.042(63.78) = $2.68 of tax

Answer 2

False.

Explanation:

We have been given a statement. We are asked to determine whether the given statement is true or false.

To find
`4(1)/(5)\%` tax on $63.78, we need to convert
`4(1)/(5)\%` into decimal by dividing 100 as:

`4(1)/(5)\%=(21)/(5)\%=(21)/(5)/ 100=(21)/(500)=0.042`

Since to find
`4(1)/(5)\%` tax on $63.78, we need to multiply $63.78 by 0.042, therefore, the given statement is false.