Question

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

Answer 1

Find the tax amount:

65% tax =6.5% x $42 = 0.065 x 42 = $2.73

Answer: The tax amount is $2.73

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