What is the primary purpose of sales tax?

Calculating Sales Tax and Total Costs

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5th - 8th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To increase the price of goods
To provide discounts
To generate revenue for the government
To discourage buying
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much is the sales tax on a $10 bracelet with a 7% tax rate?
$1.00
$7.00
$0.07
$0.70
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the total cost of a $10 bracelet after adding a 7% sales tax?
$10.70
$10.07
$11.00
$9.30
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If sneakers cost $75.50 and the sales tax is 10%, what is the tax amount?
$10.00
$7.55
$5.50
$0.75
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the total cost of sneakers priced at $75.50 with a 10% sales tax?
$75.50
$80.00
$82.00
$83.05
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jessica bought a shirt and pants for a total of $57. What is the sales tax at a 5% rate?
$1.50
$5.70
$3.00
$2.85
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much sales tax does Cody pay on a $9 toy with a 6.5% tax rate?
$0.59
$0.65
$0.50
$0.90
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