Question

Suppose that the local tax rate is 5% and you purchase a car for $21,750. How much tax is paid? What is the car’s total cost?

Answer 1

Tax: $1087.5

Total Cost: $22,837.50

Explanation:

Answer 2

Tax- 1087.5 Total-22837.5

Explanation:

To find the tax, you have to multiply the amount by .05

To find the total, add the tax and the beginning amount together