zoomer bix plans to but a microcomputer that costs $690, excluding sales tax. if the sales tax rate is 5 1/2% how much tax will zoomer have to pay

37.95

690 x 0.055 = ?

To calculate the sales tax amount, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert the sales tax rate from a mixed numeral to a decimal:
Sales Tax Rate = 5 1/2% = 5.5/100 = 0.055

Step 2: Multiply the price of the microcomputer by the sales tax rate:
Tax Amount = $690 * 0.055

Step 3: Calculate the tax amount:
Tax Amount = $37.95

Therefore, Zoomer will have to pay $37.95 in sales tax for the microcomputer.