Question

Brandon buys a radio for $43.75 in a state where the sales tax is 7%.

Part 1 out of 2
How much does he pay in taxes? If necessary, round to the nearest cent

Answer 1

Tax: $3.06

Explanation:

7% of 43.75 = 0.07 × 43.75 = 3.0625

43.75 increase 7% =

43.75 × (1 + 7%) = 43.75 × (1 + 0.07) = 46.8125

Radio: $43.75

Tax: $3.06

Total: $46.81