Question

The tax on your $12.50 meal is 6.5%. How much tax will you pay on the meal? Round to the nearest cent.
A. $0.66
B. $0.81
C. $1.30
D. $0.75

Answer 1

6.5/100 X 12.50 =.......

Answer 2

I got it myself thanks anyway

Answer 3

What is 6.50% of $12.50?
In math, "of" usually means "times."
6.50% of $12.50 = 6.50% x $12.50.
Also, % means /100, so
6.50% of $12.50 = 6.50% x $12.50 = 0.065 x $12.50