Question

What is the amount of sales tax owed on $6 book if the tax rate is 5%

1.$0.03
2.$0.30
3.$3.00
4.$0.12

Answer 1

The answer is number 2. Thirty cents

Answer 2

To make it easier, divide 5 by 100, 0.05

6.00·0.05=0.3

the answer is the second option.