Question

Kayla went shopping for a new pair of sneakers. The listed price of the pair of sneakers was $20, but the price with tax came to $21.80. Find the percent sales tax.

Answer 1

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$\large\boxed{9 \%}$

To find the percent tax, use the equation:

$\text{ \% tax} = \frac{\text{ price after - initial price}}{\text{initial price}}$

Substitute in the given values:

$\text{ \% tax} = \frac{\text{ 21.80 - 20}}{\text{20}} \\\\\text{ \% tax} = \frac{1.80}{20} = 0.09$

Multiply by 100 to find the percent tax:

$0.09 * 100 = 9\%$