Megan bought a new MP3 player which retails for $149.95. If
the sales tax rate is 8 1/4%, what is the amount of sales tax
Megan must pay?
A. $9.45 B.
$12.37
C. $53.55
D. $73.45
Andy bought a used car at OK Car Deals. After wheeling
and dealing, the final price for the car was $4995. After he added
on 7% sales tax, how much did the car really cost Andy?
A. $534.47
B. $350
C. $3496.50
D. $5344.65
As a surprise, Mrs. Cole bought her husband a brand new
plasma screen TV. The TV retailed for $2689. If the local sales tax
rate is 4.25%, how much tax did Mrs. Cole pay?
A. $425
B. $114.28
C. $1142.83
D. $2803.28
Mr. Dawson complained that he
pays a property tax of 21.25%. If his property is valued at
$257,000, how much does he pay in property taxes?
A. $2,570
B. $21,250
C. $5,461.25
D. $54,612.50
If the sales tax on clothing
drops from 8% to 5% how much money would you save on a $149 leather
jacket?
