The price of a pair of shoes is $63.20. The sales tax rate is 4.5 percent. How much sales tax would you pay if you bought these shoes?

 **A.** 

$2.84

 **B.** 

$3.16

 **C.** 

$4.50


To calculate the sales tax, you can use the formula:

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

Here:
- Price = $63.20
- Tax Rate = 4.5%

Substituting the values:

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = 63.20 \times \left(\frac{4.5}{100}\right) = 63.20 \times 0.045 = 2.844
\]

Rounding to the nearest cent, the sales tax would be **$2.84**.

So, the correct answer is **A**.

Would you like any further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:
1. What would the sales tax be if the price were $100 and the tax rate were 5%?
2. How do you calculate the total cost of the shoes including tax?
3. If the sales tax rate increased to 6%, how much tax would you pay on $63.20?
4. How would you calculate the sales tax on multiple pairs of shoes costing the same?
5. If a discount is applied before tax, how does that affect the total cost?

**Tip:** Always check whether the sales tax is included in the price or added separately, as it can change how you calculate the final cost!

The price of a pair of shoes is $63.20. The sales tax rate is 4.5 percent. How much sales tax would you pay if you bought these shoes?

Learn how to calculate the sales tax on a $63.20 pair of shoes with a tax rate of 4.5%. This problem involves basic arithmetic and percentage calculations, with a detailed step-by-step explanation. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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