Question

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The sales tax rate in Philadelphia is 8%. Sneakers sell for $129.99. Boots sell for $89.99. How much more is the tax on the sneakers than the tax on the boots?

A. The tax on the sneakers is $3.20 more than the tax on the boots.
B. The tax on the sneakers is $4.20 more than the tax on the boots.
C. The tax on the sneakers is $3.20 less than the tax on the boots.
D. The tax on the sneakers is $4.20 less than the tax on the boots.

Answer 1

Answer: A. The tax on the sneakers is $3.20 more than the tax on the boots.

Answer 2

Explanation:

calculate the tax on an item, we need to multiply the price by the tax rate as a decimal.

For the sneakers:

Tax on sneakers = 0.08 * $129.99 = $10.40

For the boots:

Tax on boots = 0.08 * $89.99 = $7.20

The difference between the tax on the sneakers and the tax on the boots is:

$10.40 - $7.20 = $3.20

Therefore, the correct answer is (A) The tax on the sneakers is $3.20 more than the tax on the boots