Question

(Each surfboard is $240) The sales tax on a surfboard is $12. What is the percent of sales tax?

Answer 1

5%

Explanation:

225x=12

divide 225 on both sides to get

0.05

Now convert into a decimal by moving two spaces to the right

then you get 5%

Answer 2

5% if you set up a proportion, it helps you out more.