Question

Emma has ​$140 cash to spend at a music store. How much can she spend on items if there is ​%7 sales​ tax?

Answer 1

$130.84

Explanation:

If a 7% sales tax is applied, the cost of the item (including tax) will be 107% of the original price.

To calculate how much Emma can spend if she has $140 cash to spend, divide $140 by 107%:

`\implies (140)/(107\%)`

`\implies (140)/((107)/(100))`

`\implies 140 * (100)/(107)`

`\implies (14000)/(107)`

`\implies 130.84`

Therefore, Emma can spend $130.84 on items if there is a 7% sales tax.