Question

In New York City, customers must pay 9% sales tax on all items purchased. If a customer purchases 4 items that cost $42.00 each, how much sales tax will she pay?

Answer 1

Answer:

15.12

Step-by-step explanation:

Purchase price of the 4 items

4*42 = 168

Sales tax = purchase price * tax rate

sales tax = 168 * 9%

               = 168 *.09

                =15.12