Question

Aiden wants to ensure he has enough cash to purchase

Answer 1

Answer:

Approximately 18%

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Subtract the cost with tax by the cost without tax.

40-34=6

2. Create a proportion:

$\frac{6}{34}$=$\frac{x}{100}$

3. Cross Mutliply to get:

34x=600

4. Divide 34 by both sides to get

x=17.64...

The sales tax is approximately 18%