Question

The tax rate is 7.5%. what is the tax on $110

Answer 1

Divide the tax rate by 100. A tax of 7.5 percent was added to the product to make it equal to 118.25. So, divide 7.5 by 100 to get 0.075.

Answer 2

$8.25

Explanation:

To find the tax on $110, find 7.5% of 110.

Let x be 7.5% of 110.

`(7.5)/(100) = (x)/(110)`

`110 * 7.5 = 100x`

`825 = 100x`

`8.25 = x`

7.5% of 110 is $8.25. The tax on $110 is $8.25.