Question

The sales tax rate in a certain state is 8%. How much would you pay in total for a taxable item that costs $25.25?

Answer 1

Start by working out what 8% of the $25.25 is and then add or subtract that to the amount $25.25. 25.25 times 8% = 2.02 - then add or subtract (depending on what you are trying to figure out ) to the $25.25. 

Answer 2

25.25x 0.08= 2.02 so answer is 2.02