There is a sales tax of $24 on an item that costs $276 before tax. A second item costs $218.50 before tax. What is the sales tax on the second item?

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Charlize Bridges

18 April, 00:44

There is a sales tax of $24 on an item that costs $276 before tax. A second item costs $218.50 before tax. What is the sales tax on the second item?

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Angel Strickland · Answer 1

We have to determine the tax rate first, from the first item

So, we must find what percent is $24 of $276.

24/276 * 100 = 8.7%

Now we will calculate the 8.7% tax on the second item with cost $218.50

0.087 * 218.50 = 19.00

So the sales tax on the second item is $19