Question

If the sales tax in your city is 4.7%, percent, and an item costs $164 before tax, how much tax would you pay on that item? How do I do this problem?

Answer 1

Approx. $7.71.
What you need to do first is to find the percentage as a decimal. In this case, it is 4.7%, which is .047 as a decimal. Multiply .047 by 164 and you'll have your answer.

Answer 2

What is 4.7% of 164?