Question

Hudson went shopping for a new pair of sneakers. The listed price of the pair of sneakers was $29, but the price with tax came to $31.61. Find the percent sales tax.

Answer 1

Percent sales tax = 9%

Explanation:

Listed price = $29

Price with tax = $31.61

Amount of tax = Price with tax - Listed price

= $31.61 - $29

= $2.61

Find the percent sales tax.

Percent sales tax = $2.61/$29 × 100

= 0.09 × 100

= 9%

Percent sales tax = 9%