89.75 scooter;7 1/4% tax
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89.75 7 1/4%
7 1/4 × 89.75
To calculate the tax on a $89.75 scooter at a rate of 7 1/4%, you need to convert the given percentage into decimal form. Here's how you can do it:
1. Convert the given percentage into a decimal:
- Divide the fraction part (1/4) by the whole number part (7): 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25
- Add the decimal value to the whole number (7 + 0.25 = 7.25)
- Convert the whole number into a decimal: 7.25 ÷ 100 = 0.0725
2. Multiply the price of the scooter ($89.75) by the decimal form of the tax rate (0.0725):
- $89.75 x 0.0725 = $6.51
Therefore, the tax on the $89.75 scooter at a rate of 7 1/4% is $6.51.