Question

The tax rate is 6.8%. What is the tax on $9.95?

Answer 1

Tax = 9.95 x $\frac{6.8}{100}$

      = $\frac{67.66}{100}$

      = $0.6766

Answer 2

Answer:

$0.68

Step-by-step explanation:

Convert the percentage to a decimal.

6.8% = 0.068

Multiply the amount by the decimal to find the tax.

9.95 × 0.068 = 0.6766

The tax is $0.68.