Question

In New York City, customers must pay 9% sales tax on all items purchased. If a customer purchases 4 items that cost $42.00 each, how much sales tax will she pay?

Answer 1

15.12

Explanation:

Purchase price of the 4 items

4*42 = 168

Sales tax = purchase price * tax rate

sales tax = 168 * 9%

= 168 *.09

=15.12