Concept explainers
Thepercent of sales tax.
Answer to Problem 8CYU
The percent of sales tax is
Option C
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Martin wants to buy a motor scooter. The cost of a motor scooter is
The total, including tax, is
Options are
Concept Used:
Percent of sales tax is equal to the difference of total cost and original price divided by the original price multiplied by 100
Calculation:
The cost of a motor scooter is
The total, including tax, is
Therefore,
Again,
Therefore, the percent of sales tax is
Hence, option C
Conclusion:
The percent of sales tax is
Option C
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