Question

If a watch cost $40 and you must pay 6.5% sales tax how much will the tax be?

Answer 1

$42.60

Explanation:

change 6.5% to .065 and multiply it by 40. $2.60 is your sales tax. then add 2.60 to $40 which equals $42.60

Answer 2

2.6

Explanation:

6.5% of 40=6.5/100*40

= 2.6 tax you have to pay