Sally buys a TV set in Massachusetts for $500. The sales tax in the state is 6.25%. What is the dollar amount of the sales tax on the TV and total cost of the TV?

To calculate the dollar amount of the sales tax and the total cost of the TV, we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Calculate the Sales Tax
The sales tax rate in Massachusetts is 6.25%, and Sally buys a TV for $500. To find the sales tax, multiply the price by the tax rate:

\[
\text{Sales tax} = 500 \times \frac{6.25}{100} = 500 \times 0.0625 = 31.25
\]

So, the sales tax on the TV is **$31.25**.

### Step 2: Calculate the Total Cost
To find the total cost of the TV including the sales tax, add the sales tax to the original price:

\[
\text{Total cost} = 500 + 31.25 = 531.25
\]

Thus, the total cost of the TV is **$531.25**.

Would you like more details on the calculation or have any questions?

### Related Questions:
1. What would the sales tax be on a TV that costs $700 with the same tax rate?
2. How would the total cost change if the tax rate were 7% instead of 6.25%?
3. What is the formula for calculating sales tax in general?
4. How can you express 6.25% as a fraction, and why might that be useful in certain calculations?
5. How much would Sally save if the tax rate was only 5%?

### Tip:
When calculating sales tax, always convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100 before multiplying it with the price.

Find out how to calculate the sales tax and total cost of a $500 TV in Massachusetts, where the sales tax rate is 6.25%. This step-by-step guide covers basic percentage calculations and arithmetic, suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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