Question

Find the sales tax. Then find the total cost of the item.
Sales Tax
Selling Price Rate of Sales Tax Sales Tax
$40.00
4%
?
The sales tax is $
The total cost is $

Answer 1

Answer:

100 + 4 = 104%

40/100 X 104 = 41.6

total cost: $41.60

sales tax: $1.60

Answer 2

Answer:

Tax: $1.6

Total cost: $41.6

Step-by-step explanation:

40*0.04 = 1.6, 40 + 1.6 = 41.6