Question

In Las Vegas, Nevada, stores charge a 4.6% state sales tax and a 3.65% county sales tax. Yuki is purchasing a handbag priced at $220 before tax.

How much sales tax does Yuki pay for her handbag purchase?

Answer 1

$18.15

Explanation:

Yuki is paying tax of 4.6% + 3.65% = 8.25%

Converting to decimal form, that is 8.25/100 = 0.0825

Multiply that by the original sale price. 0.0825 x $220 = $18.15 exactly for tax.

The question asks for the tax, NOT for the total she will pay. Please don't get them mixed up.

With word problems, alwasy double check that you are answering what is actually asked. :)