a computer costs £964. A tax of 18.5% is then added to the cost of the computer. work out the amount of tax that is added to the cost of the computer.


To calculate the amount of tax added to the cost of the computer, you can use the formula:

\[
\text{Tax Amount} = \left( \frac{\text{Tax Rate}}{100} \right) \times \text{Original Cost}
\]

Given that the original cost of the computer is £964 and the tax rate is 18.5%, the tax amount is:

\[
\text{Tax Amount} = \left( \frac{18.5}{100} \right) \times 964 = 0.185 \times 964 = 178.34
\]

So, the amount of tax added to the cost of the computer is **£178.34**.

Would you like further clarification or details on this calculation?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:
1. What would be the total cost of the computer after adding the tax?
2. If the tax rate were 20%, what would the tax amount be?
3. How would the tax amount change if the computer cost £1,200 instead of £964?
4. What is the formula to find the final price including tax?
5. If the tax rate were reduced to 15%, how much less tax would be added?

**Tip**: Always convert percentage rates to decimals by dividing by 100 before performing calculations.

A computer costs £964. A tax of 18.5% is then added to the cost of the computer. Work out the amount of tax that is added to the cost of the computer.

Learn how to calculate the tax on a computer that costs £964 with a tax rate of 18.5%. This problem covers percentage and tax calculation concepts, offering a clear step-by-step solution. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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