Question

If sales tax is 7%, what is the total cost of the
sweater that is 12.00

Answer 1

$12.84

Explanation:

To add 7% tax to $12.00

12.00 + 7% =

Convert percentage to decimal by dividing 7 by 100

7/10 = 0.07

Multiply the values to find the sales tax

12.00*0.07 = 0.84

Add the sales tax to the sweater price

12.00 + 0.84 = 12.84

Answer 2

• $12.84

Explanation:

Add 7% tax to $12.00:

• 12.00 + 7% =
• 12.00*1.07 =
• 12.84