Question

A $12 sales tax is charged for $200. At this rate, what is the sales tax for a 550 purchase

Answer 1

$ 33

Explanation:

Tax = $ 12

Tax % =
`(12)/(200)*100`

= 6 %

Sales tax for 550 = 6% of 550

`= (6)/(100)*550\\\\\\= 3*11`

= $ 33