Question

If the sales tax rate is 5% in California, then how much would you pay in Los Angeles for a pair of shoes that cost $35.00? ​

Answer 1

$36.75

Explanation:

The sales tax rate = 5 = 0.05 [Divide by 100 to convert in decimal]

The cost of a pair of shoes = $35.00

Tax amount to pay = Tax rate × Cost of a pair of shoes

5% of 35 = 1.75

35 + 5% = $36.75