Isabel bought a new jacket for $48 before tax. She paid 6.5% in sales tax. How much was the sales tax?

A) $2.68

B) $2.92

C) $3.12

D) $3.08

Question

Mathematics

Maddox Knapp

19 November, 15:37

Isabel bought a new jacket for $48 before tax. She paid 6.5% in sales tax. How much was the sales tax?

A) $2.68

B) $2.92

C) $3.12

D) $3.08

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Melissa Yoder · Answer 1

Basing on the data provide above, if Isabel bought the jacket for $48.00 and sales tax is equal to 6.5% which is basically 0.065, we can multiply 0.065 * 48.00 which will be equal to $3.12. So going back to the options the answer is C. which is $3.12.

Isabel bought a new jacket for $48 before tax. She paid 6.5% in sales tax. How much was the sales tax?A) $2.68B) $2.92C) $3.12D) $3.08

Isabel bought a new jacket for $48 before tax. She paid 6.5% in sales tax. How much was the sales tax?

A) $2.68

B) $2.92

C) $3.12

D) $3.08