Question

Mike paid $2.94 in sales tax on an item that cost $42.00 before tax. At that rate, how much would he pay in sales tax for an item that cost $58.00 before tax?

Answer 1

2.94 / 42.00 = 0.07 = 7%

0.07(58.00) = 4.06
58.00 + 4.06 = 62.06

He would pay $4.06 in sales tax and $62.06 in total.