Question

1.Find the sales tax on a dresser for ​$251.99 at 4​% sales tax.

The sales tax on a dresser for ​$251.99 is ​$_________________

2. Half a bag of flower seeds can be used to cover an area of 150 square meters. How many square meters can be covered with 14 bags of flower​ seeds?
___________ square meters can be covered with 14 bags of flower seeds.

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

1. $10.08
2. 4200 square meters

Explanation:

1. Multiply the tax rate by the sale amount to find the tax:

0.04 × $251.99 = $10.08 . . . . sales tax on the dresser

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2. The relation can be written as a proportion:

area/bags = 150 m²/(0.5 bags) = A/(14 bags)

Multiply by 14 bags.

(14/0.5)(150 m²) = 4200 m² . . . area covered by 14 bags