Question

Kathi's order at the diner cost $12.75. She had to pay 6% tax on the bill. How much is her tax?

Answer 1

$\begin{array}{|c|ll} \cline{1-1} \textit{a\% of b}\\ \cline{1-1} \\ \left( \cfrac{a}{100} \right)\cdot b \\\\ \cline{1-1} \end{array}~\hspace{5em}\stackrel{\textit{6\% of 12.75}}{\left( \cfrac{6}{100} \right)12.75}\implies 0.765~~\approx 0.77~~\textit{about 77 cents}$