Question 596088: what is the sales tax of $250 dollars if the sales tax rate is 5%
Answer by math-vortex(648)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi, there--
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To solve this problem, convert the tax rate from a percent to a decimal representation. Then multiply the tax rate times the cost.
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5% is equivalent to 0.05. This is means there is a tax of 5 cents on every dollar you spend. We are spending $250 so we multiply: 250 * 0.05 = 12.50.
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The sales tax is $12.50.
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Hope this helps! Feel free to email if you have questions.
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Ms.Figgy
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