Question

Plz help Ben bought a digital camera for $90. The tax rate is 6%. Which proportion can be used to find the amount of tax Ben will pay?

A.
x/90=6/100
B.
x/6=100/90

C.
6/x =90/100
D.
90/x=6/100

Answer 1

A

to find the percentage you multiply 90 by .06

Answer 2

The proportion that can be used to find the amount of tax Ben will pay is A, because an easier way to find out is multiply 0.06 to 90, and cross multiplying on A would give you the same answer. :)