Sales tax for the purchase of $50 is $4
Therefore, x% of 50 = 4
(x%) 50 = 4
x/100 x 50 = 4
x/2 = 4
x = 4 x 2
x = 8
Therfore, there is a 8% sales tax on the purchase.
Sales tax on the purchase of $1200 = 8% of 1200
= 8/100 x 1200
= 8 x 12
= 96
A $96.00 sales tax is charged on a purchase of $1200.00
