Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test

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A person bought a TV for $600. If the tax rate is 7.75%, what was the amount of tax on the TV?

$46.50
$52.50
$48.25
$42.75

The correct answer is: $52.50

To calculate the amount of tax on the TV, you need to apply the given tax rate to the purchase price. The formula for calculating sales tax is: Sales Tax = Purchase Price × Tax Rate In this case, the purchase price of the TV is $600, and the tax rate is 7.75%, which can be converted to a decimal for calculation (7.75% = 0.0775). Now, substituting the values into the formula: Sales Tax = $600 × 0.0775 When you perform this multiplication: Sales Tax = $600 × 0.0775 = $46.50 This means the amount of tax on the TV is indeed $46.50. Based on the multiple-choice options provided, it appears that the answer given does not match the calculated sales tax amount. Thus, if the answer indicated is $52.50, it suggests a miscalculation or misunderstanding of the tax rate and its application to the purchase price. It is important to ensure that the correct tax rate is applied consistently to arrive at the accurate tax owed.