Finding Total Cost (Sales Tax)
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Mathematics
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is sales tax?
Back
Sales tax is a percentage of the sale price of goods and services that is added to the total cost at the time of purchase.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate sales tax?
Back
To calculate sales tax, multiply the price of the item by the sales tax rate (as a decimal).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to find the total cost including sales tax?
Back
Total Cost = Price + (Price × Sales Tax Rate) or Total Cost = Price × (1 + Sales Tax Rate).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If an item costs $50 and the sales tax rate is 10%, what is the total cost?
Back
Total Cost = $50 + ($50 × 0.10) = $55.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the sales tax on a $20 item with a 5% tax rate?
Back
Sales Tax = $20 × 0.05 = $1.00.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a board game costs $24.00 and the tax rate is 9%, what is the total cost?
Back
Total Cost = $24.00 + ($24.00 × 0.09) = $26.16.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the total cost of a $10.00 steak dinner with an 8% tax rate?
Back
Total Cost = $10.00 + ($10.00 × 0.08) = $10.80.
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