Question

In Las Vegas, Nevada, stores charge a 4.6\%4.6%4, point, 6, percent state sales tax and a 3.65\%3.65%3, point, 65, percent county sales tax. Yuki is purchasing a handbag priced at \$220$220dollar sign, 220 before tax.

How much sales tax does Yuki pay for her handbag purchase?

Answer 1

$18.15

Explanation:

Answer 2

$18.15

Explanation:

The total sales tax chargeable is:

`4.6+3.65=8.25\%`

We can now find the total amounts in taxes by multiplying the total tax rate by the pre-tax price,$220:

`Tax \ Amount= Item \ Price \ * \ Tax \ Rate\\\\=(8.25)/(100)* 220\\\\=18.15`

Hence, the total tax amount paid by Yuki is $18.15