If the sales tax in your city is 4.7%, percent, and an item costs $164 before tax, how much tax would you pay on that item? How do I do this problem?

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Cecelia Donaldson

8 June, 11:20

If the sales tax in your city is 4.7%, percent, and an item costs $164 before tax, how much tax would you pay on that item? How do I do this problem?

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Jags · Answer 1

What is 4.7% of 164?

Amir Osborne · Answer 2

Approx. $7.71.

What you need to do first is to find the percentage as a decimal. In this case, it is 4.7%, which is. 047 as a decimal. Multiply. 047 by 164 and you'll have your answer.