Question

Mike bought an MP3 player for $150. The sales-tax rate was 8 percent. How much sales tax did he pay on the MP3 player?

Answer 1

Answer:

12%

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost Price of the MP3 player =$150

Sales Tax = 8 %

Total sales tax=  Tax * Cost Price

                   =   $\frac{8}{100} * 150$

                   =12%                  

He payed a total of 12% sales tax