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Grade 7 math · F.1 · Sales tax, tips and discounts

Sales tax: find the tax

Find the percent of the price. Add it on to get the total.

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  1. A backpack costs $59. The sales tax is 10%. How much is the tax?

    Answer: $5.90

  2. A lamp costs $44. The sales tax is 10%. How much is the tax?

    Answer: $4.40

  3. A tablet case costs $18. The sales tax is 10%. How much is the tax?

    Answer: $1.80

Tip: Find the percent of the price. Add it on to get the total.

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