Question

The cost of a pair of boots was $84 the sales tax rate is 5% of the purchase what is the sales tax 

Answer 1

Answer: $4.20

Explanation:

To answer this question, we will find 5% of $84.

First, a percent divided by 100 becomes a decimal.

5% / 100 = 0.05

Next, we are finding 5% of $84. In mathematics, "of" means multiplication.

0.05 * $84 = $4.20