Question

While looking at some reports, a store manager notes that gymnastics mats that retail for $55 end up costing customers $58.30 once the sales tax is added. What is the sales tax percentage? (Show work to get marked and correct)

Answer 1

$\huge\boxed{6\%}$

Start by dividing with a calculator.

$58.30\div 55=1.06$

Subtract $1$, since it represents the cost of a mat.

$1.06-1=0.06$

Move the decimal two places to the right to convert to a percentage.

$0.06\longrightarrow\large\boxed{6}$