Question

The sales tax in tony's state is 8% how much taxes does he owe for a compact disk that costs $10.50?

Answer 1

$11.34

Explanation:

Before Tax Price: $10.50

Sale Tax: 8.00% or $0.84

You'll have to set up a proportion table with 8% in the top left and 100 in the bottom left. In the bottom right you'll put down $10.50. Then cross multiply 10.50 and .8 then divide by 100.

Answer 2

Answer: 0.84

Step-by-step explanation: $10.50 x 0.08 = 0.84