Question

What will the 6% sales tax be on purchases totalling $145.50?
a. $11.64
b. $7.28
c. $8.73
d. $10.19

Answer 1

Simply find 6%  of $145.50

That is 6/100  * 145.5

=  0.06 * 145.5.    Use a calculator

= 8.73.

Sales tax is $8.73.  C.