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Calculating Sales Tax

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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Calculating Sales Tax
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

If jeans cost $89 and the sales tax is 11%, what is the total cost?

$95.79

$98.79

$100.00

$87.00

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the total cost of a product including sales tax?

Total Cost = Purchase Price + Sales Tax Amount.

Total Cost = Purchase Price - Sales Tax Amount.

Total Cost = Purchase Price * Sales Tax Amount.

Total Cost = Purchase Price / Sales Tax Amount.

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

If a game costs $70 and the sales tax is 5%, what is the total cost?

$70.00

$72.00

$73.50

$75.00

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do you calculate sales tax?

Multiply the purchase price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal).

Add the purchase price to the sales tax rate.

Divide the sales tax rate by the purchase price.

Subtract the sales tax rate from the purchase price.

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the formula to find the total cost including sales tax?

Total Cost = Price + (Price x Sales Tax Rate)

Total Cost = Price - (Price x Sales Tax Rate)

Total Cost = Price x (1 + Sales Tax Rate)

Total Cost = Price / (1 - Sales Tax Rate)

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is sales tax?

A fee charged by the government for services rendered

A percentage of the purchase price added to the cost of goods and services, collected by the seller and paid to the government.

A tax on income earned by individuals and businesses

A flat rate charged on all purchases regardless of the item

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

If a phone costs $500 and the sales tax is 15%, what is the total cost?

$550

$575

$600

$525

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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