Question

Mary had a meal the Carrington Cafe, which cost $19.70. If the tax was 5.5 %, how much did she pay in tax? Round to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

5.5% of 19.70.....turn the percent to a decimal...." of " means multiply
0.055 (19.70) = 1.0835 rounded = 1.08 <== tax is 1.08

Answer 2

Hey there, Lets solve this together.  

Mary had a meal the Carrington Cafe, which cost $19.70. Tax = 5.5%. 

= 5.5% of 19.70

The term "of" Means multiplication. 

Therefore 

= 0.055 (19.70)
= 1.0835
 = 1.08