7LRIS WS#27M Sales Tax & Gratuity

In a department store, a $40 dress has a sales tax of 4.7%. What is the price after tax?

Set up a proportion.

Use x as a variable.

In a department store, a $40 dress has a sales tax of 4.7%. What is the price after tax?

In a candy store, a $5.00 jar of candy has a sales tax of 4.5%. What is the price after tax?

Set up a proportion.

Use x as a variable.

In a candy store, a $5.00 jar of candy has a sales tax of 4.5%. What is the price after tax?

If the sales tax rate is 7.25% in California, then how much would you pay in Los Angeles for a pair of shoes that cost $39.00?

Set up a proportion.

Use x as a variable.

If the sales tax rate is 7.25% in California, then how much would you pay in Los Angeles for a pair of shoes that cost $39.00?

Food $31.92 Tip: 15%

Set up a proportion.

Use x as a variable.

Food $31.92 Tip: 15%

What is the total cost with tip?

Food bill: $86.32 Tip 20%

Set up a proportion.

Use x as a variable.

Food bill: $86.32 Tip 20%

What is the total cost with tip?