Question

The sales rate is 8%. If Janelle buys a gymnastics mat priced at $87 , how much tax will she pay?

Answer 1

Answer: $6.96

Explanation:

To find out what 8% of $87 is, you have to convert the 8% into decimal form which is 0.08. Then you have to multiply that by $87

87*0.08 = 6.96

Now, we know $6.96 is 8% of $87 which is how much she will be paying in tax