Asked by caleb
Trevor bought a new pair of jeans, and the price was listed as $50. When he paid for the jeans, the total price was $53.50. The extra $3.50 was for tax. Which type of tax was Trevor most likely paying?
sales
estate
inheritance
income
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Sales tax.
The $3.50 added to a $50 purchase is 3.50/50 = 0.07, or 7% — a typical sales tax charged at the point of sale. Estate and inheritance taxes apply to transfers after death; income tax is on earnings.
The $3.50 added to a $50 purchase is 3.50/50 = 0.07, or 7% — a typical sales tax charged at the point of sale. Estate and inheritance taxes apply to transfers after death; income tax is on earnings.
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