Question

The price of a used car that Billy is buying is $5,000. If he has to pay 8% in taxes, how much will be have to pay for the car including taxes?

Answer 1

$5400

Explanation:

We need to find the amount of tax in $

So, if 100% = $5000

8% = ?

cross multiply to be : 8 × 5000

100

to get $400

Add it to the $5000 to get $5400

Answer 2

5400

Explanation:

8% of 5000 is 400. 5000 + 400 - 5400.