Question

If you purchase a DVD player that costs $625, and the tax rate is 8%, how much will it cost?​

Answer 1

$675

Explanation:

Since tax is an added 8% you are in sense paying for 100% of the DVD and 8% for tax, or 108% of the DVD player. Now convert percent to decimals by dividing by 100 to get 1.08. Now you can multiply 1.08 x $625 and get $675

Answer 2

675

Explanation:

8%=$50