Percentage of a Number (sales and income tax)

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What is the formula to calculate a percentage of a number?

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Percentage of a number = (Percentage / 100) * Number.

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What is 5% of $120?

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$6.

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What is 8% of $15?

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$1.20.

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What is 6% of $92?

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$5.52.

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If an item costs $50 and the sales tax is 10%, how much is the total cost?

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Total cost = $50 + ($50 * 0.10) = $55.

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Zuri buys a popcorn for $9.25, a candy for $3, and a drink for $5.75. If the sales tax is 9%, how much will Zuri pay in tax?

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$1.62.

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What is the income tax rate in Ohio?

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12%.

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An average cashier earns an annual salary of $25,000. How much will the cashier have to pay in taxes if the income tax rate is 12%?

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$3,000.

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What is 15% of $200?

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$30.

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If a shirt costs $40 and the sales tax is 8%, how much is the sales tax?

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Sales tax = $40 * 0.08 = $3.20.