Question

Round the answer to the nearest cent 5 1/2 % tax on $20 is $

Answer 1

5.5 move decimal place over twice 20*.055 =$1.1 in sales tax

Answer 2

*.055 =$1.1 in $1.10

Explanation:

5 1/2 % tax on $20 is $

`5(1)/(2)`% tax on 20

`5(1)/(2)=\frac{5*2+1}(2}=(11)/(2)`

11/2 %. to remove percentage we divide by 100

`((11)/(2))/(100)= (11)/(200)`

`(11)/(200)  \cdot 20=1.1`

Answer is $1.10