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5 March, 01:33

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

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  1. 5 March, 04:26
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    Sales tax = 24/276 x 100 = 8.7%

    Sales tax of the second item is 8.7/100 x 218.50 = 0.087 x 218.50 = $19
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