Question

The local sales tax rate is6.25% and you purchase a used car for $16800 how much tax is paid

Answer 1

$1050

Explanation:

The amount of tax is 6.25% of $16800.

To find a percent of a number, do this:

1. Change the percent into a decimal by moving the decimal point two places to the left.

6.25% = 0.0625

2. Multiply the percent written as a decimal by the number.

0.0625 * $16800 = $1050

Answer: $1050

Answer 2

$1050

Explanation:

Hi there!

All you'd need to do is convert percentage into a decimal as shown below.

16800*0.0625

=

$1050

Hope this helped, have a great day! ^u^