Question

A business's total sales, including a 5% tax, were $23,152.81. Calculate the actual sales and sales tax liability

Answer 1

the answer is $22050.30 the Tax is $1102.51

Answer 2

If the total sales are $23152.81 and the sales tax is 5%, take the total sales divided by 1.05 $23152.81/1.05 = $22050.30 (gaves you the sales) to get the sales tax, subtract the total sales from the sales= Sales are $22050.30Tax is $1102.51 hope this helps :)