Question

The sales tax rate in Lacon is 9% about how much tax would you pay on an item that cost $61?

Answer 1

`\bf \begin{array} \cline{1-1} \textit{a\% of b}\\ \cline{1-1} \\ \left( \cfrac{a}{100} \right)\cdot b \\\\ \cline{1-1} \end{array}~\hspace{5em}\stackrel{\textit{9\% of 61}}{\left( \cfrac{9}{100} \right)61}\implies 5.49`

Answer 2

$5.49

Explanation:

To calculate sales tax, you have to first convert the precentage to a decimal:

To do so you have to divide 9 by 100 → 9/100 = 0.09

After this, you multiply the decimal by the 61:

61 * 0.09 = 5.49

This value will be you answer:

Lacon will have to pay $5.49 in sales tax for a $61 item

(If you need to find the total amount he has to pay, add 61 and 5.49)

I hope this helps!