Question

You are charged 6.5% tax on a $42 purchase. Find the amount of the tax

Answer 1

Amount of Tax = 6.5% of $42
= 6.5x 42/100
=2.73

so Amount of Tax = $2.73

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Answer 2

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Purchase made = $42

Tax charged = 6.5% = 6.5% of purchase = 65/1000*42= $2.73

Answer : Hence, amount of tax = $2.73