Question

An electronic store charges 8% sales tax. A customer buys a television for $550. How much tax in dollars will the customer pay for the television.

Answer 1

Answer:

$44

Explanation:

The customer will pay a tax that is equal to 8% of $550. So, we can calculate 8% of 550 as:

$550\times8\text{ \% = 550}\times\frac{8}{100}=44$

Therefore, the customer will pay $44 in tax for the television.