Question

The sales tax rate is 5%. If Abdul buys a wheelbarrow priced at $79, how much tax will he
pay?

Answer 1

Abdul must pay $ 3.95.

Explanation:

Now we have to,

→ find the amount of tax he must pay.

Then the amount will be,

→ (79/100) × 5

→ 0.79 × 5 = $ 3.95

Hence, he must pay $ 3.95.

Answer 2

• $3.95

Explanation:

Given

• Price = $79,
• Sales tax = 5%.

Solution

Find 5% of $79:

• 79 * 5/100 =
• 395/100 =
• 3.95