Question

Sue Lei bought a labtop comp for for 1800.00. The total cost , including tax , came to $1890.00 What is the sales tax rate?

Answer 1

well, the tax added on is $90, so you want to find what percent of 1800 is 90

Answer 2

you can do that by dividing 90 by 1800 and multiplying by 100

Answer 3

it should come out to be 5%?

Answer 4

thank you.

Answer 5

you're welcome :)