Question

Charlie bought a $670 computer, but his total was $720. What percent slales tax did he pay?

Answer 1

7.463%

Explanation:

$720 - $670 = $50

the sales tax price = $50

sale tax in percentage =

`(tax)/(computer \: price) * 100 =`

`(50)/(670) * 100 = 7.462`

Answer 2

7%

Explanation:

`Formula: (Value2-Value1)/(Original.Amt(Value1))*100`

`(720-670)/(670) *100`

`(50)/(670) *100`

`7.46268656716` Round to nearest whole 7%

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