Question

There is a 10% sales tax on a purchase of $13.50 how much is the tax

Answer 1

14.85

Explanation:

Method 1 of solving: 13.50 · 1.10 = 14.85

Method 2: (13.50 ÷ 10) · 11

Method 3: 10% of 13.50 is 1.35, so 13.50 + 1.35 = 14.85

Answer 2

1.35

Explanation:

13.5/100 times 10 = 1.35