Brayton is going to the movies. A movie ticket costs 
\[\$14.25\]. The sales tax is 
\[8\%\].
What is the sales tax on the movie ticket to the nearest cent?
\[\$\]


To find the sales tax on the movie ticket, we need to calculate 8% of \$14.25.

The formula to calculate sales tax is:

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = \text{Ticket Price} \times \left(\frac{\text{Sales Tax Rate}}{100}\right)
\]

Substituting the given values:

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = 14.25 \times \left(\frac{8}{100}\right) = 14.25 \times 0.08
\]

Now, let's calculate:

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = 1.14
\]

So, the sales tax on the movie ticket is **\$1.14**.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions:
1. How much would Brayton pay in total, including sales tax?
2. What would the sales tax be if the ticket price was \$20 instead of \$14.25?
3. If Brayton buys two tickets, what would be the total sales tax?
4. How would the tax change if the sales tax rate was 10% instead of 8%?
5. If Brayton had a \$5 discount, how would that affect the sales tax calculation?

**Tip:** Always convert percentage rates into decimals by dividing by 100 when calculating percentages.

Brayton is going to the movies. A movie ticket costs $14.25. The sales tax is 8%. What is the sales tax on the movie ticket to the nearest cent?

Find out how to calculate the sales tax on a $14.25 movie ticket with a tax rate of 8%. This problem explains the sales tax formula and shows the solution step by step. Suitable for middle school students (Grades 6-8).

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