Question

jerry uses a calculator to figure out the total cost of a $4,725 photocopy machine. including sales tax, the total is $4,914. what is the sales tax percentage? write your answer using a percent sign (%).

Explanation:

Step1: Find the amount of sales tax

Subtract the original price from the total price. So, \( 4914 - 4725 = 189 \).

Step2: Calculate the sales tax percentage

Use the formula \( \text{Sales Tax Percentage} = \frac{\text{Sales Tax Amount}}{\text{Original Price}} \times 100\% \). Substitute the values: \( \frac{189}{4725} \times 100\% \). First, \( 189\div4725 = 0.04 \), then \( 0.04\times100\% = 4\% \).

Answer:

\( 4\% \)