Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer:

$8.25

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Let x be 7.5% of 110.

$\frac{7.5}{100} = \frac{x}{110}$

$110 \times 7.5 = 100x$

$825 = 100x$

$8.25 = x$

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