Question

What is the sales tax on a refrigerator priced $1269, if the sales tax rate is 6.7%?

Answer 1

$1269 X 0.067 (6.7% : 100) = 85.023

Answer 2

sales tax: $85.023

Step-by-step explanation:

Original or actual price is always of 100%

Solving:

100% = $1269

Find the unit percent :

1% = $(1269/100) = $12.69

Find the sales tax :

$12.69 × 6.7 = $85.023