Question

The cost of a shirt is $11.99. When Ian pays for the shirt plus tax with a 20-dollar bill, he receives $7.30 in change. What is the tax on the shirt? *

Answer 1

The tax for the shirt is .71 cents.

Explanation:

20 - 7.30 = Shirt + tax

Shirt + tax = $12.70

12.70 - 11.99 = how much the tax is.

12.70 - 11.99 =.71.