Question

An electrician collected $1265.23 for a job that included $840 labor, which was not taxed, and the rest for parts, which were taxed at 6%. Determine how much of the total was tax.

Answer 1

Answer:

Total tax = $25.51

Step-by-step explanation:

Total collection = $1265.23

Tax-Free amount =  $840

so

Taxable amount = $1265.23 -  $840

                            = $425.23

Given that the taxable amount was taxed at 6%

Thus,

The total tax = 6% of 425.23

                     = 6/100 × 425.23

                     = 0.06 × 425.23

                      = $25.51

Therefore,

• Total tax = $25.51