Question

You buy a refrigerator for $711. The sales tax rate is 4%. Estimate the sales tax

a) $280

b) $28

c) $29

d) $290

Answer 1

B. $28

Explanation:

Find the sales tax by finding 4% of 711:

711(0.04)

= 28.44

This is closest to 28.

So, the correct answer is B. $28