Solve the problem.
-At the end of the day, a storekeeper had $1456 in the cash register, counting both the sale of goods and the sales tax of 4%. Find the amount that is the tax. Round to the nearest dollar if necessary.
A)$58
B)$47
C)$56
D)$61

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the sales tax, divide the total amount by 1.04 to find the pre-tax amount, then subtract this from the total. $1456 / 1.04 = $1400 (pre-tax amount). The tax is $1456 - $1400 = $56.

Solve the Problem. -At the End of the Day, a Storekeeper Had $1456