Suppose that the local sales tax rate is 4 % and you purchase a car for $ 19 comma 100.
a. How much tax is​ paid?
b. What is the​ car's total​ cost?
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Part 1
a. The amount of tax paid is ​$
  
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To calculate the tax paid:

1. Sales tax rate = 4% = 0.04
2. Purchase price of the car = $19,100

The tax paid is given by multiplying the purchase price by the sales tax rate:

\[
\text{Tax paid} = 0.04 \times 19,100 = 764
\]

So, the amount of tax paid is **$764**.

### Part b: To find the total cost of the car:

\[
\text{Total cost} = \text{Purchase price} + \text{Tax paid} = 19,100 + 764 = 19,864
\]

So, the total cost of the car is **$19,864**.

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Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to explore:

1. How does the sales tax percentage affect the total cost?
2. If the sales tax was 5%, how would that change the total cost?
3. How would a discount on the car affect the tax paid?
4. What is the sales tax on a different price, like $25,000?
5. What is the formula for calculating sales tax?

**Tip:** Always double-check the percentage you are using for tax to ensure you calculate the correct amount.

Suppose that the local sales tax rate is 4 % and you purchase a car for $19,100. a. How much tax is paid? b. What is the car's total cost?

Learn how to calculate the sales tax and total cost for a car purchase of $19,100 at a 4% local tax rate. This detailed solution includes key arithmetic concepts and percentage calculations, perfect for students in Grades 6-8.

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