Question

1.44 Tax on an item priced at 24.00? How would I solve this? I need to find the percent?
Would I just divide 1.44/24.00?

Thanks
Allyson
Ms. Sue
Yes.

1.44/24.00 = 0.06

What percent is 0.06?

Allyson
6 percent
Ms. Sue
Right. And 6% tax is a common sales tax.