Question

Sharon wants to buy a shirt that costs $30. The sales tax is 5%. How much is the sales tax? What is her total

cost for the shirt?
The sales tax is $
her total cost of the shirt is $

Answer 1

The sales tax is $1.50 Her total cost of the shirt is $31.50

Explanation:

5% of 30 is 20% of 100 so divide 30 by 20 to get 1.5 then just add that to 30 pretty simple :)