commissions?
Robin bought a bow and 15 arrows at
Nottingham Archery Supply. The total price
was . In Nottingham there is a
sales tax. How much tax did Robin pay?

To find the sales tax Robin paid, you can multiply the total price by the sales tax rate. First, calculate of by converting the percentage into a decimal: . Now, multiply:

.

So, Robin paid in sales tax.

Calculating tax can be just as thrilling as a Robin Hood adventure! Just remember to keep track of the totals along the way, so your math doesn’t go awry and leave you unprepared when the Sheriff comes knocking!