Question

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

Answer 1

$2.60

Explanation:

Set up a proportion.

6.5/100 = the sales tax percentage

set 40 equal to 100

`(6.5)/(100) \\` =
`(?)/(40)`

Divide 100 by 40 so we understand the relationship.

100/40=2.5

Now we divide 6.5 by 2.5 so they can be equal.

6.5/2.5= 2.6

Answer 2

40/100=0.4

0.4*6.5=$2.60

Explanation: