Question

You pay 6% sales tax on a $250 purchase. How much was the tax?

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

convert the percentage to a decimal

6/100 = 0.06

then times by the number you given

6% x 250

Answer 2

15

Explanation:

To find the tax multiply the cost of the item by 6%

250 * 6%

Change to decimal form

250 *.06

15