Question

Sam bought brushes for $8, a palette for $5, and oil paints for $15. He paid $29.82 in all. What sales-tax rate did Sam pay?

A) 0.06%
B) 0.65%
C) 6.5%

Answer 1

i really dont know how to sovle it right and get the right answer?
im lost

Answer 2

like wat is it asking me?

Answer 3

IT's asking how much tax they charged him so we first add how much the total was before the tax was charged

Answer 4

It's C. 6.5%

Answer 5

I got C, because I added 8 + 5 and 15 = 28, then subtracted $29.82 - $28.00 = $1.82 and then I multiplied 28 by each answer until I got 1.82

Answer 6

15 + 5 + 8 = $28

Answer 7

like understanding it

Answer 8

thank you man i really apreciat that @Firejay5 and i all so thank @sue101 thank you both and yes i should explain how im doing the problems i feel guilty cause sumtimes the the answer appears i like it wen the person show me the steps and put answer in and then i use my calculator and i follow the steps that are shown and i look at the answer he or she has gave me it makes me learn a lot quicker

Answer 9

Thanks @chrisflores ! You the best bro! :D Trying helping me out

Answer 10

thanks man :)

Answer 11

Tax = payment - list price
= $29.82 - $28 = $ 1.82
-> %tax = $ 1.82 * 100 / 28

Answer 12

thanks @chrisflores