Equations from Tables

Equations from Tables

Multiple Choice

The advertised cost of admission to a water park in a nearby city is $45 per student. A student paid $60 for admission and received $57.30 in change. What is the sales tax in that city?

• 2.7%

• 12.30%

• 6%

• 28.2%

Multiple Choice

The advertised cost of admission to a water park in a nearby city is $37.50. A student paid $40 and received $0.50 in change. What is the city’s sales tax rate?

• 2%

• 5.3%

• 5%

• 6.5%