Question

The dinner cost 31.37 had 6 % tax. how much was the tax

Answer 1

First, we can convert the percentage (6%) into a decimal. To do this, divide the percentage over 100.

6/100 = 0.06

Next, multiply the decimal (0.06) by the cost of the dinner which is $31.37. 

0.06 × 31.37 = 1.88

Now, we know that the tax will add $1.88 to the dinner. Our last step is to add the tax onto the original price of the dinner.

$31.37 + $1.88 = $33.25

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To answer your question, the tax added $1.88 onto the original price of the dinner which made the overall cost $33.25.