In Las Vegas, Nevada, stores charge a 4.6% state sales tax and a 3.65% county sales tax. Yuki is purchasing a handbag priced at $220 before tax.How much sales tax does Yuki pay for her handbag purchase?$
Q. In Las Vegas, Nevada, stores charge a 4.6% state sales tax and a 3.65% county sales tax. Yuki is purchasing a handbag priced at $220 before tax.How much sales tax does Yuki pay for her handbag purchase?$
Calculate State Sales Tax: Calculate the state sales tax amount.State sales tax rate: 4.6%Handbag price: $220State sales tax amount = Handbag price × State sales tax rateState sales tax amount = $220×0.046State sales tax amount = $10.12
Calculate County Sales Tax: Calculate the county sales tax amount.County sales tax rate: 3.65%Handbag price: $220County sales tax amount = Handbag price × County sales tax rateCounty sales tax amount = $220×0.0365County sales tax amount = $8.03
Calculate Total Sales Tax: Calculate the total sales tax amount.Total sales tax = State sales tax amount + County sales tax amountTotal sales tax = $10.12 + $8.03Total sales tax = $18.15
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