Question

The sales tax on a surfboard is 12$ .what is the percent of sales tax

Answer 1

5%

Explanation:

225x=12

divide 225 on both sides to get

0.05

Now convert into a decimal by moving two spaces to the right

then you get 5%

Answer 2

it will be 12% because if you have 0.12 and you move the decimal 2 spots it will give you 12% try it when you have to turn a decimal into a percent.