Question

Jaleesa bought a movie online. She paid $19.00 plus tax. The sales tax was 9%. How much did she pay in sales tax?

Answer 1

Answer: she paid $1.71 in sales tax.  

Step-by-step explanation:

Find 9 percent of 19 to find the sale tax.

9% of 19 =

0.09 * 19 =  1.71  

This means she paid $1.71 in sales tax.