Question

Marcus buys a tent priced at $50 if the sales tax is 5% how much tax will Marcus pay

Answer 1

Do 50 x 0.5 for the awnser of 49.50

Answer 2

5% = 0.05

50 x 0.05 = $2.50

 Total tax will be $2.50

 Total amount he will pay = 50 + 2.50 = $52.50