Question

Joe wants to buy a skateboard but he doesn't know if he has enough money. THe price of the skateboard is $85 and the sales tax is 6%. What is the sales tax for the skateboard in dollars in cents.

Answer 1

Answer: $5.1

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that thee price of the skateboard is $85 and that the sales tax is 6%.

To calculate the sales tax for the skateboard in dollars in cents, we find 6% of$85. This will be:

= 6% of $85

= 6% × $85

= 6/100 × $85

= 0.06 × $85

= $5.1

= 5 dollar, 10 cents