Question

A sweater costs S$ before tax. If tax is $8.5%, then the cost after tax is what number times $S?

Answer 1

The sweater would then cost (S x 1.085), with the 0.085 representing the tax value

Answer 2

Answer: Cost after tax is 1.085 times $S.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Price of a sweater be $S

Tax rate = 8.5%

Amount of tax is given by

`(8.5)/(100)* S\\\\=0.085* S\\\\=0.085S`

So, Cost after tax will become

`S+0.085S\\\\=1.085S`

Hence, Cost after tax is 1.085 times $S.