Question

Kinney wants to deduct the sales tax that she paid this year on her state income tax return. She spent $4960.80 during the year, including 6% sales tax. How much sales tax did she pay?

Answer 1

297.65

Answer 2

turn percent to decimal -- 6% = 0.06

0.06 * 4960.80 = 297.648 which rounds to $ 297.65