Question

The sales tax rate in Virginia is 4.5%. This is 2.5% less than the sales tax rate in Rhode Island. What is Rhode Island’s sales tax rate?

Answer 1

7.0%

Explanation:

If the sales tax in Virginia is 2.5% less than Rhode Island, then the tax rate in Rhode Island is 2.5% MORE than Virginia, so we add it to Virginia’s tax rate.

4.5% + 2.5% = 7.0%