Nick bought a music player. The price was $172, and the sales tax rate was 7 percent. How much sales tax did Nick pay when he bought the music player?
 A. 
$7.20
 B. 
$12.04
 C. 
$12.45

To calculate the sales tax Nick paid, we can use the formula:

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

Given:
- Price = $172
- Tax Rate = 7%

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = 172 \times \left(\frac{7}{100}\right) = 172 \times 0.07 = 12.04
\]

So, Nick paid **$12.04** in sales tax, which corresponds to option **B**.

Would you like further clarification or details on this? Here are 5 related questions:

1. What would be the total cost of the music player, including the sales tax?
2. How would the sales tax change if the tax rate were increased to 8%?
3. What formula is used to calculate the total cost after sales tax?
4. Can the sales tax be calculated using a different percentage format?
5. What is the difference between sales tax and value-added tax (VAT)?

**Tip:** Always double-check that you are using the correct tax rate and apply it directly to the price before any discounts or additional fees.

Nick bought a music player. The price was $172, and the sales tax rate was 7 percent. How much sales tax did Nick pay when he bought the music player? A. $7.20 B. $12.04 C. $12.45

Learn how to calculate the sales tax on a $172 music player with a 7% tax rate. Using the formula Sales Tax = Price × (Tax Rate / 100), the solution explains how Nick paid $12.04 in tax. This problem is ideal for students in Grades 5-7 learning percentage calculations.

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