Question

If a watch cost $40 and you must pay 6.5% sales tax, how much tax in dollars will you pay?

Answer 1

I think it is $42.60.

Explanation:

I multiplied 40 by 106.5%.

Answer 2

Answer: $42.6

Explanation:

6.5%=0.065 and 0.065*40= 2.6 sales tax which means the total price with the sales tax added would be 40+2.6= $42.6