Question

Monica paid sales tax of $1.60 when she bought a new bike helmet. If the sales tax rate was 8%, how much did the store charge for the bike helmet before tax?

Answer 1

To find the total from the percent part you have, you divide the part by the percentage.
1.50÷0.05=30
The total is $30
The total the store charged, including sales tax, is $31.50.