Question

Angie bought a shirt that was priced at $16.50. She paid $18.82 at the counter. Find the tax rate.

Answer 1

The price: 16.5

The total payment: 18.82

The amount of tax: 18.82-16.5 = 2.32

Tax rate = The amount of tax / The price = 2.32/16.5 = 0.14 = 14%