Question

the amount of sales tax varies directly with the cost of the purchase if the sales tax is 2.40 on a purchase of 40.00 what would be the sales tax on a purchase of 60.50

Answer 1

3.63

Explanation:

P × 40 = 2.4

P = 2.4 / 40

P = 0.06 x 100 = 6%

6% x 60.50 = 3.63