Question

If the sales tax for the city of Los Angeles is 9.75%, how much tax would you pay for an item that costs $200.00?

Answer 1

200*0.0975= $19.50 would be the answer

Answer 2

Simply take 9.75% of $200:

.0975 * 200 = 19.5

You would pay $19.50 tax for an item that costs $200.