Question

Brandon buys a radio for 41.81 in a state where the sales taxes is 7%, How much does he pay in taxes? If necessary, round to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

$3

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameter:

Selling price of the radio = $41.81

Sales tax = 7%

Unknown:

Tax incurred = ?

Solution:

The sales tax on the radio can found by;

Sales tax = % Sales tax x selling price of the radio

Sales tax = 7% x $41.81

Sales tax = $3