Question

If tax is 7% what would the tax be on a $55 purchase (plz show work)

Answer 1

Tax is 7% ok.

$55 ok.

Here's our equation written out - 7% of 55 plus 55.

So first step. What is 7% of 55?

3.85.

Then we do that, PLUS 55.

3.85 plus 55 = 58.85.

The entire cost is 58.85.

The tax (YOUR ANSWER) is $3.85

Hope this helps!