Question

Sharon wants to buy a shirt that costs $65. The sales tax is 5%. How much is the sales tax? What is her total cost for the shirt?

The sales tax is $___________
and the total cost of the shirt is $____________
.

Answer 1

The sales tax is $3.25

and the total cost of the shirt is $68.25

Explanation:

The shirt costs $65. So you know, that $65 is 100%.

First, you need to find out how much is 1%. You will find that by dividing 65 by 100.

Now, for your first question, you need to multiply 1% by 5 (sales tax).

For the total cost, you need to add up cost of shirt ($65) and the sales tax ($3.25)

And that is it.

$65=100%

$65/100=$0.65

$0.65=1%

$0.65*5=$3.25

$65+$3.25=$68.25

Answer 2

Hi Arod20061,

Explanation:

5% = 0.05

0.05 * 65 = $3.25 (Sales Tax)

65 + 3.25 = 68.25 (Price After Tax)

Answer:

The sales tax is $3.25 and the total cost of the shirt is $68.25

Hope This Helps :)