Question

Ethan paid $3.36 in sales tax on a hooded sweatshirt that cost $42.00 before tax. At that rate, how much would he pay in sales tax if that same item costs $58.00 before tax?

Answer 1

$4.64

Explanation:

$42 x tax rate = 3.36

tax rate = 3.36/42

tax rate = 8%

$58x.08=4.64