Shelby bought a dress costing $200 from Arlene's Dress Shop in a state where there is a sales tax rate of 5%. Shelby had to pay ____ dollars in sales tax.

The sales tax Shelby had to pay can be calculated by multiplying the cost of the dress by the sales tax rate.

\[
\text{Sales tax} = \text{Cost of dress} \times \text{Sales tax rate} = 200 \times 0.05 = 10 \, \text{dollars}.
\]

So, Shelby had to pay **$10** in sales tax.

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. What would Shelby pay in total for the dress, including the sales tax?
2. If the sales tax rate increased to 8%, how much would the tax be?
3. What would be the total cost if Shelby bought two dresses at the same price?
4. How much would Shelby pay in sales tax if the dress cost $300?
5. How can you calculate the sales tax for multiple items in a shopping trip?

**Tip:** Always multiply the cost of an item by the decimal form of the sales tax rate to find the total tax.

Learn how to calculate the sales tax for a dress costing $200 at a tax rate of 5%. This problem helps students understand basic percentage calculations and multiplication. Suitable for students in Grades 5-6.

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