Question

Find the sales tax. Then find the total cost of the item.

Sales Tax
Selling Price Rate of Sales Tax Sales Tax
$50.00
4%
?
The sales tax is $
The total cost is $​

Answer 1

Sales tax 2.00, Total cost=52.00

Explanation:

50 x .04=2 sales tax

50+2=52 total price

Answer 2

Tax = $2.00, cost of item = $52.00

Explanation:

Multiply 50(.04) = $2.00, then add $50 + $2 = $52