it is math homework, something to do with proportions, i do not get it!
2006-10-31 12:57:18 · 5 answers · asked by justsorki 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
You need to know what the tax rate is to solve this.
For an example, let's say the tax rate is 7%. The sales tax amount of $0.60 is calculated by:
0.07x = 0.60
{{ where 0.07 is the tax rate and 'x' is the cost of the item }}
So to solve for x, take the sales tax amount (0.60) and divide it by the sales tax rate (0.07), to get x = $0.60/0.07 = $8.57.
Of course, your HW answer will vary depending on what your sales tax rate is, but the above example should show you how to solve your problem.
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2006-10-31 13:01:08 · answer #1 · answered by I ♥ AUG 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you buy something, there's always tax right? Well, for every dollar you pay, you have to pay 6 cents. So, if the tax is 60 cents, than the price is 10 dollars because 6*10=60.
2006-10-31 13:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by Kris 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does it say what the tax rate is? It makes all the difference!
2006-10-31 13:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by wild_turkey_willie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends which state you live in...they all have different tax rates
2006-10-31 12:59:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
before anything else you need to add more info, like what state?
2006-10-31 12:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋