Question

In Pennsylvania, state sales tax is used to pay for services provided by the state. The sales tax rates vary by city and county. In Warren County the sales tax rate is 6%; in Allegheny County, the sales tax rate is 7%; and in Philadelphia the sales tax rate is 8%.

A customer returns a book to a book store in Warren County. The book store has another location in Allegheny County, and the customer shops at both locations. The customer’s receipt shows $1.75 tax was charged on a $24.99 item. Was the item purchased at the Warren County store or the Allegheny County store?
Explain Please and thank you

Answer 1

Allegheny County

Explanation:

6% (or 0.06) of $24.99 is $1.50 (see example below)

7% (or 0.07) of $24.99 is $1.75

8% (or 0.08) of $24.99 is $2.00

Example: 0.06 x 24.99 = 1.4994 or rounded off would equal 1.50