Let's solve each of the
Sales Tax problems step by step. The general formula for sales tax is:
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Sales Tax = Original Price × Tax Rate (as a decimal)
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Total Cost = Original Price + Sales Tax
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Problem 1:
If a table costs $45 and the sales tax is 5%, what is the sales tax?
- Sales Tax = $45 × 0.05 =
$2.25
✔ Answer: $2.25
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Problem 2:
If a hat costs $15 and the sales tax is 10%, how much money do you need to buy the hat?
- Sales Tax = $15 × 0.10 = $1.50
- Total Cost = $15 + $1.50 =
$16.50
✔ Answer: $16.50
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Problem 3:
Price: $30, Sales Tax: 7%, Total Cost?
- Sales Tax = $30 × 0.07 = $2.10
- Total Cost = $30 + $2.10 =
$32.10
✔ Answer: $32.10
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Problem 4:
If shoes cost $40 and the sales tax is 8%, what is the sales tax?
- Sales Tax = $40 × 0.08 =
$3.20
✔ Answer: $3.20
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Problem 5:
How much would the sales tax be for a couch that costs $65 if sales tax is 6%?
- Sales Tax = $65 × 0.06 =
$3.90
✔ Answer: $3.90
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Problem 6:
If a shirt costs $20 and the sales tax is 9%, how much money do you need to buy the shirt?
- Sales Tax = $20 × 0.09 = $1.80
- Total Cost = $20 + $1.80 =
$21.80
✔ Answer: $21.80
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Problem 7:
You want to buy socks that cost $4. If there is an 8% sales tax, how much money do you need to buy the socks?
- Sales Tax = $4 × 0.08 = $0.32
- Total Cost = $4 + $0.32 =
$4.32
✔ Answer: $4.32
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✔ Final Answers:
| Problem | Answer |
|--------|------------|
| 1 | $2.25 |
| 2 | $16.50 |
| 3 | $32.10 |
| 4 | $3.20 |
| 5 | $3.90 |
| 6 | $21.80 |
| 7 | $4.32 |
Now, bubble in the correct answers on the worksheet:
Bubble Selections:
- 1 → $2.25
- 2 → $16.50
- 3 → $32.10
- 4 → $3.20
- 5 → $3.90
- 6 → $21.80
- 7 → $4.32
> Note: Some answer choices are listed in pairs (e.g., $47.25 and $1.50). Based on the values we calculated, the correct ones are:
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> - $2.25 (Problem 1)
> - $16.50 (Problem 2)
> - $32.10 (Problem 3)
> - $3.20 (Problem 4)
> - $3.90 (Problem 5)
> - $21.80 (Problem 6)
> - $4.32 (Problem 7)
So,
bubble these options.
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✔ All problems solved! Let me know if you'd like this as a printable solution or with steps written out neatly.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of discount and tax worksheet.
