Sure! Let’s solve each of the
Sales Tax Word Problems one by one, with clear explanations.
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Problem 1:
> At the store, Mrs. Raymond couldn’t resist the temptation to buy a pair of designer shoes. The shoes cost $96, and the sales tax rate was 9%. What was the total cost?
Solution:
First, calculate the
sales tax amount:
> Sales Tax = Price × Tax Rate
> Sales Tax = $96 × 9% = $96 × 0.09 =
$8.64
Now, add the tax to the original price to get the
total cost:
> Total Cost = Price + Sales Tax = $96 + $8.64 =
$104.64
✔ Answer: $104.64
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Problem 2:
> Lily is shopping for a shirt, a blazer, and a pair of trousers. The marked prices of the three garments will total $166. The sales tax is $0.03 on each dollar. What is the sales tax that Lily pays?
Solution:
“$0.03 on each dollar” means
3 cents per dollar, which is the same as
3% tax rate.
So, Sales Tax = $166 × 0.03 =
$4.98
✔ Answer: $4.98
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Problem 3:
> The weather was dipping, and Molly wanted to cozy up in a sweatshirt. She went to the store where she found a sweatshirt worth $69. If the sales tax rate was 10%, what was the sales tax?
Solution:
Sales Tax = $69 × 10% = $69 × 0.10 =
$6.90
✔ Answer: $6.90
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Problem 4:
> Bob has placed an order for a skateboard. The cost of the skateboard is $42, and the sales tax rate is 7%. Calculate the total cost of the skateboard.
Solution:
First, find the sales tax:
> Sales Tax = $42 × 7% = $42 × 0.07 =
$2.94
Then, add it to the original price:
> Total Cost = $42 + $2.94 =
$44.94
✔ Answer: $44.94
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Problem 5:
> Robbie is browsing through a shopping website. Suddenly a $299 sports bike catches his attention. If the sales tax rate is 8%, what is the sales tax?
Solution:
Sales Tax = $299 × 8% = $299 × 0.08 =
$23.92
✔ Answer: $23.92
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1.
$104.64
2.
$4.98
3.
$6.90
4.
$44.94
5.
$23.92
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 7th grade math sales tax worksheet.
