Question

Brandon buys a radio for 41.81 in a state where the sales taxes is 7%, How much does he pay in taxes? If necessary, round to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

Answer:

$3

Explanation:

Given parameter:

Selling price of the radio  = $41.81

Sales tax  = 7%

Unknown:

Tax incurred  = ?

Solution:

The sales tax on the radio can found by;

 Sales tax  = % Sales tax x selling price of the radio

 Sales tax  = 7%  x  $41.81

 Sales tax  = $3