Question

Jason bought a tv that costs 2,200 if the sales tax was 5.5 % how much did he pay for the tv

Answer 1

Answer: $2321

Explanation:

Sales tax means that the total price is the original price, plus the tax.

The tax is 5.5%, so to get the tax we multiply the sales price by 5.5% and add that to the original price.

To turn a percent into a decimal that we can use on a calculator, simply move the percentage's decimal point two spaces to the left.

5.5 --> 0.55 --> 0.055.

Now multiply 2200 by 0.055

2200 * 0.055 = 121

2200 + 121 = 2321