Sales Tax and Percent of Increase

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the total amount paid for a computer game including sales tax. It introduces the problem, defines the variable Q for the cost, and explains how to calculate 6% sales tax. The tutorial demonstrates converting percentages to decimals and evaluates answer choices to find the correct expressions representing the total cost. The correct answers are identified as B and E, representing 106% of the computer game's cost.

What is the initial problem presented in the video regarding the computer game purchase?

• Calculating the discount on the game

• Finding the total cost including sales tax

• Determining the original price of the game

• Comparing prices of different games

How is the sales tax calculated in the video?

• By dividing the price by 6

• By adding a fixed amount to the price

• By multiplying the price by 0.06

• By subtracting a percentage from the price

What is the decimal equivalent of 6% used in the calculations?

• 0.06

• 0.6

• 6.0

• 0.006

Which answer choice correctly represents the total cost of the computer game including sales tax?

• Q - 0.06Q

• Q - 0.06

• Q + 0.06Q

• Q + 0.06

What is the final expression for the total amount paid for the computer game?

• Q + 6

• Q - 0.06

• Q + 0.6

• 1.06Q