A 3-column table with 4 rows. Column 1 has entries Computer repair, sales tax, gratuity, shipping. Column 2 is labeled Store A with entries 1,200 dollars, 6 percent, 15 percent, Free. Column 3 is labeled Store B with entries 1,350 dollars, 7 percent, 15 percent, 2 percent of total price.

Question

Which of the following expressions shows the correct amount of sales tax for the computer at Store A? Select all that apply.
6%($1,200)
0.6($1,200)
0.06($1,200)
One-sixth($1,200)
StartFraction 3 over 50 EndFraction($1,200)

Answer 1

To calculate the sales tax for the computer at Store A, which is listed as 6% of $1,200, we can express this percentage in different forms.

Here are the valid expressions for the sales tax:

1. 6%($1,200) - This is the direct representation of the sales tax and is correct.
2. 0.06($1,200) - This is the decimal form of 6% and is also correct.
3. 0.6($1,200) - This is incorrect because 0.6 represents 60%, not 6%.
4. One-sixth($1,200) - This is incorrect because one-sixth is approximately 16.67%, not 6%.
5. StartFraction 3 over 50 EndFraction($1,200) - This is correct because 3/50 equals 0.06, which is equivalent to 6%.

Thus, the correct expressions showing the sales tax for the computer at Store A are:

• 6%($1,200)
• 0.06($1,200)
• StartFraction 3 over 50 EndFraction($1,200)