Question

Sales tax is calculated as a percentage of the sales price. If sales tax is 5%, what is the sales tax on clothing that costs $170?

$8.50
$10.50
$15.00
$17.50

Answer 1

Calculate 5% of $170.
To do that, change 5% to a decimal: 5% = 0.05 (divide the percent by 100)
Now multiply 5% (as a decimal) by 170
What is 0.05 * 170 = ?

Answer 2

8.50

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

Correct. You're welcome.