Question

Sandy bought an outboard motor for a total selling price of $420 in Maine, which has a 7% sales tax rate. Calculate the sales tax.

Answer 1

you do 420x0.7= 29.40

Answer 2

The sales tax is 29.4

Explanation:

Just divide in half until you reach 5 and then calculate the other 2 percent of it and add the 2 percent back onto it.