Question

a group of friends went to lunch. the bill before sales tax and tip was 37.50. a sales tax of 8% was added. What was the amount in dollars of the sales tax ?

Answer 1

sales tax = 8% of $37.50
sales tax = 8% x $37.50
sales tax = 0.08 x $37.50 //To change 8% to decimal, divide 8% by 100
sales tax = $3

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Answer: The sales tax is $3.
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