Question

Suppose that the local sales tax rate is 6% and you purchase a computer for $1260.

a. How much tax is paid?
b. What is the computer’s total cost?

Answer 1

A: $75.60
B: $1335.60

Answer 2

a. $75.60

b. $1335.60

Explanation:

A. First convert the percentage to a decimal.

6% = 0.06

Multiply the cost of the computer by the decimal to find the tax paid.

$1260 × 0.06 = $75.60

B. To find the total cost, add the cost of the computer with the tax.

$1260 + $75.60 = $1335.60