Question

in Ontario car was sold for $14950 including 15% HST. How much the sales tax on the car​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

15%=3/20

Sales tax=3/20×14950=4485/2=2242.5

Answer 2

Answer:

The sales tax on the vehicle is $1950 and it is levied on the original price of it which is $13000.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original price be x

Selling price= $14950 [including tax]

Tax = 15℅

Hence, we can form the equation as-

115℅ of X = 14950

So, X = (14950*100)/ 115 = 13000

Hence the original price is $13000

So the amount of sales tax on it is = 15℅ of 13000 = $1950