Question

A dishwasher is priced at $685. There is an 8% sales tax rate. What is the sales tax of the dishwasher in dollars and cents?​

Answer 1

The tax would be $54.80 !

Explanation:

To do the problem you have to cross multiply and divide.

`(x)/(685) = (8)/(100)`

685 x 8 = 5480

5480 / 100 = 54.8