You are buying a new skateboard that costs $98. Percent of sales tax is 6%.

What is the total cost of the skateboard?

1.06 * 98 = ?

To find the total cost of the skateboard, you need to calculate the sales tax and add it to the original price.

Step 1: Calculate the sales tax amount.
Sales tax = (6/100) * $98 = $5.88

Step 2: Add the sales tax to the original price.
Total cost = $98 + $5.88 = $103.88

Therefore, the total cost of the skateboard is $103.88.

To find the total cost of the skateboard, you need to calculate the sales tax and add it to the original price.

1. Calculate the sales tax amount:
- Multiply the original price by the sales tax rate.
- $98 * 0.06 (6% written as a decimal) = $5.88

2. Add the sales tax to the original price:
- $98 + $5.88 = $103.88

Therefore, the total cost of the skateboard, including sales tax, is $103.88.