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Part 1

Suppose that the local sales tax rate is

7 %

and you purchase a car for

$ 16 comma 300

.

a. How much tax is​ paid?

b. What is the​ car's total​ cost?

To solve this, let's break it into two parts:

### Part 1a: How much tax is paid?
The tax rate is 7%, and the car's price is $16,300. To calculate the tax, use the formula:

\[
\text{Tax Paid} = \text{Price of Car} \times \text{Sales Tax Rate}
\]

\[
\text{Tax Paid} = 16,300 \times \frac{7}{100} = 16,300 \times 0.07 = 1,141
\]

Thus, the tax paid is **$1,141**.

### Part 1b: What is the car's total cost?
The total cost of the car is the original price plus the tax. 

\[
\text{Total Cost} = \text{Price of Car} + \text{Tax Paid}
\]

\[
\text{Total Cost} = 16,300 + 1,141 = 17,441
\]

Thus, the car's total cost is **$17,441**.

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Would you like more details or have any questions on this? Here are some related questions to expand this topic:

1. How would the tax change if the sales tax rate increased to 8%?
2. What would be the tax paid on a car priced at $25,000 with the same 7% tax rate?
3. If the car’s price was discounted by 10%, what would the new total cost be?
4. How does the total cost change if you purchase two cars at the same price?
5. What would be the tax if the price of the car was listed in another currency, say euros?

**Tip:** Always multiply the original price by the decimal form of the percentage to quickly calculate sales tax.

Suppose that the local sales tax rate is 7% and you purchase a car for $16,300. a. How much tax is paid? b. What is the car's total cost?

Learn how to calculate the sales tax on a car priced at $16,300 with a 7% tax rate. Find out how much tax is paid and the total cost of the car with step-by-step explanations. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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