Question

4) Jose paid $4.98 in sales tax on an item that cost $62 before tax.

At that rate, how much would he pay in sales tax for an item that
costs $28.00 before tax?

Answer 1

net is before tax

gross is after

Answer 2

≈ $2.25

Explanation:

This can be solved in two different ways.

1. Use ratios:

• 4.98/62 = x/28
• x = 4.98*28/62
• x ≈ $2.25

2. Find the tax percent:

• 4.98/62*100% = 8.03%

And apply this to $28

• $28*8.03/100 ≈ $2.25